Seamless Stainless Steel Clad Copper Fourdrinier Mesh from Canada
Advanced seamless Fourdrinier mesh with copper core clad in stainless steel, 75 wires/cm for hybrid durability in papermachines. Base copper classification under HTS 7419.80.0660 as Fourdrinier wire cloth despite cladding. Combines copper formability with steel abrasion resistance for extended service life.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Clad construction requires cross-section analysis proving copper base metal predominates for Chapter 74
• Avoid 'stainless steel wire cloth' description on invoices—emphasize copper substrate for correct heading
• Special customs ruling recommended for composite materials to prevent Chapter 72 steel classification