Bare Copper Welding Cable from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
52%
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
• Verify copper purity and alloy composition via certified lab analysis to confirm classification under Chapter 74
• Provide mill test reports documenting stranded construction and absence of insulation or fittings
• Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from electrically insulated cables under Chapter 85