Bare Copper Welding Cable

A flexible cable composed of multiple strands of bare copper wire, used for conducting electricity in welding applications. It falls under HTS 7413.00.50.00 as stranded copper cable, not electrically insulated, without fittings or made into finished articles. The multi-strand construction provides flexibility for industrial use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2%+35.0%37%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2%+10.0%12%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2%+10.0%12%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2%+10.0%12%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2%+10.0%12%

Alternative Classifications

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

7408.11Lower: 13% vs 37%

If made of copper-zinc base alloys (brasses)

Brass stranded wire falls under 7408.11 as copper-zinc alloys, per subheading note (a) where zinc predominates over other elements.

7415.10.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 37%

If fitted with connectors or made into slings

Articles fitted with fittings or made up into specific articles like slings classify under 7415.10.

8544.49.20.00Higher: 38.5% vs 37%

If electrically insulated

Insulated copper cables move to Chapter 85, heading 8544 for electrical conductors.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify copper purity and alloy composition via certified lab analysis to confirm classification under Chapter 74

β€’ Provide mill test reports documenting stranded construction and absence of insulation or fittings

β€’ Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from electrically insulated cables under Chapter 85