C70600 Copper-Nickel Strip

C70600 90-10 copper-nickel strip (88% Cu, 10% Ni, <1% Zn) is a 0.2 mm thick, 200 mm wide plate for seawater piping and condensers due to erosion resistance. Fits HTS 7409.90.90.60 as other copper alloy strip <5 mm thick, <500 mm wide; low zinc (<1%) and nickel predominant over other elements align with note (d).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7409Same rate: 38%

If of copper-nickel-zinc (nickel silver)

Ni ≥5% with significant Zn shifts to nickel silvers under note (c), separate subheading.

7409.31Lower: 13% vs 38%

If of thickness ≥5 mm

Thicker plates classified by thickness in 7409.31 for other copper alloys.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include spectrometry reports proving Ni content and Zn <1% to confirm copper-nickel base alloy status

Document surface finish (e.g

mill finish) as it affects classification if deemed 'worked'