Cupro-Nickel Desalination Plant Pipe from Mexico
Large-diameter pipe for reverse osmosis desalination plants, leveraging cupro-nickel’s resistance to chloride pitting. Covered by HTS 7411.22.00.00 as copper-nickel base alloy tube per note (d).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Large sizes (>114mm) need wall thickness verification vs tube/pipe distinction
• Include NACE MR0175 compliance for sour service if applicable
• Avoid bulk packing confusion with scrap; clear commercial invoice essential