Beryllium Copper Switch Contact Strip from Mexico
Precision beryllium copper strip for fabricating electrical switch contacts in relays and circuit breakers. Falls under HTS 7409.90.90.30 for beryllium copper sheets/strips exceeding 0.15 mm thick, under 5 mm, width <500 mm. Provides arc resistance and high conductivity.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Customs requires exact thickness caliper measurements; variances can lead to 7407 reclassification
• Batch-test for beryllium content (>0.15% typically) to meet alloy-specific subheading
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'wire' if flat strip; use proper 'strip' terminology