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Unalloyed Tin Wire 18 AWG

Fine drawn wire of pure unalloyed tin in 18 AWG gauge for electronics prototyping. Purity per chapter note (a). Classified as tin wire under HTS 8003.00.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3%+12.5%15.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3%+10.0%13%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3%+10.0%13%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7408.11.60.00Higher: 78% vs 15.5%

If copper wire coated with tin

Tin-plated copper wire follows copper classification in Chapter 74, not base tin.

8007.00.40.00Lower: 14.9% vs 15.5%

If drawn and polished to specific finish

Further worked tin wire (polished, coated) moves to heading 8007.

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 wire gauge and tensile strength specs; ensure spools are weighed net of packaging; avoid classifying as 'electrical wire' without insulation