U.S. imports of Cupro-Nickel & Nickel-Silver Tubes and Pipes (HS 741122) totaled $7.3M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Cupro-Nickel & Nickel-Silver Tubes and Pipes paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cupro-Nickel & Nickel-Silver Tubes and Pipes imports of $7.3M in August 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTubes and pipes of cupro-nickel (copper-nickel base alloys) and nickel-silver (copper-nickel-zinc base alloys) are engineered for demanding environments — marine heat exchangers, desalination condensers, and high-pressure fluid systems — where resistance to seawater corrosion and biofouling is paramount. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (7411220000), simplifying classification but placing the burden on alloy documentation to distinguish these products from brass or other copper alloy tubes. Mexico leads US supply, followed by Germany and South Korea.
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Cupro-nickel alloys are copper-nickel binary or near-binary alloys (commonly 90/10 or 70/30 Cu/Ni grades) with no significant zinc content. Nickel-silver adds zinc to the copper-nickel base, producing a silvery appearance used in decorative and instrument applications. Both fall under 7411220000, but the alloy designation on the mill certificate must clearly identify the base system to support the classification.
Mexico's position reflects established manufacturing capacity for specialty copper alloy tubular products serving North American industrial and HVAC markets. As a USMCA partner, qualifying goods of Mexican origin may be eligible for preferential duty treatment, provided the product meets the applicable rules of origin — including tariff shift and, where required, regional value content thresholds. Importers should confirm USMCA eligibility with a licensed customs broker.
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Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 7411
Subheading 741122 · $7.3M of $94.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $70.4M of Cupro-Nickel & Nickel-Silver Tubes and Pipes and exported $16.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7411220000 | Tubes A Pips of Cupro-Nikl or Nickel-Silver | $7.3M | 24.11% | 45.02% | $1.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7411220000 | Tubes A Pips of Cupro-Nikl or Nickel-Silver | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Mexico together supply 59% of it. Vietnam pays 53.0% duty; South Korea 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
55.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.11% of imports for consumption.