Constantan Nickel-Copper Wire from China
Constantan (55% copper, 45% nickel) wire provides stable electrical resistance for precision thermocouples and strain gauges. Though copper-rich, nickel alloy status and non-cold-formed processing classify it under HTS 7505.22.50.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Thermocouple type (Type J, T) designation helps verify alloy composition
• Provide resistivity curves confirming constantan properties vs generic alloys
• Copper content can trigger secondary review for Chapter 74 classification