Nickel-Silver Decorative Pipe from Japan
Polished nickel-silver pipe used in architectural fixtures and luxury furniture legs for its silver-like appearance and durability. Falls under HTS 7411.22.00.00 as copper-nickel-zinc base alloy per note (c), distinguished from functional tubes by end-use but same material classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Even decorative items need alloy certs; decorative plating doesn't change base material classification
• Document end-use as architectural to differentiate from marine/plumbing if audited