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Copper-Nickel Condenser Tube Plug

A tapered plug made of copper-nickel alloy used to seal leaking tubes in heat exchanger condensers. It falls under HTS 7419.80.5050 as other copper-nickel articles, meeting subheading note (d) criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+75.0%75%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+50.0%50%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+50.0%50%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+50.0%50%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

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

7411.22.00.00Higher: 78% vs 75%

If in tube form before plugging

Copper-nickel tubes classify under heading 7411 by specific form.

8419.90.10.00Lower: 50% vs 75%

If parts of heat exchange machinery

Specific machinery parts supersede material-based classification.

7304.41.30Lower: 57.5% vs 75%

If steel tubes with CuNi ends

Steel pipe fittings dominate classification over copper components.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify nickel predominance and zinc <1% per subheading note (d) for proper copper-nickel classification

โ€ข Distinguish from Chapter 84 by importing as replacement parts, not OEM assemblies