Analysis
HTS 7410.12.00 covers not backed: of copper alloys under heading 7410 (copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar…). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in kilograms.
The general duty rate is 1% of the customs value, which is at the low end of the rates in chapter 74 (20th percentile of 89 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $100 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Neighbouring lines carry rates from 1% to 3%, so the exact line matters. The widest gap is with 7410.21.30 (copper clad laminates), at 3%: a product that belongs there but is entered here, or the reverse, changes the duty by 2 percentage points.
For statistics it divides in two: 7410.12.00.30 for of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) and 7410.12.00.60 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
The other lines in the same group are 7410.11.00 (not backed: of refined copper, 1%), 7410.21.30 (copper clad laminates, 3%), 7410.21.60 (of refined copper: other, 1.5%) and 7410.22.00 (backed: of copper alloys, 1.5%).
Statistical suffixes
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7410.11.00 | Not backed: of refined copper | 1% |
| 7410.21.30 | Copper clad laminates | 3% |
| 7410.21.60 | Of refined copper: other | 1.5% |
| 7410.22.00 | Backed: of copper alloys | 1.5% |