Nickel Thermocouple Base Wire Type K from China
Pure nickel leg wire for Type K thermocouples, used in temperature sensors, in non-cold-formed straight lengths. Fits HTS 7505.21.50.00 as non-alloyed nickel wire.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Thermocouple specification sheets must confirm pure nickel (not Chromel/Alumel alloy)
• Avoid cold-forming confusion by providing as-cast or hot-rolled form evidence
• Bundle with insulation at peril—insulated versions go to electrical wire chapters