7408.29.10.00 - Coated or plated with metal

This HTS category, 7408.29.10.00, specifically covers copper alloys in the form of wire that have undergone a coating or plating process with another metal. This metal coating serves various purposes, such as enhancing corrosion resistance, improving solderability, providing electrical conductivity, or for aesthetic reasons. Examples include copper alloy wires plated with tin, nickel, silver, or other metals, applied through methods like electroplating or hot-dipping. The defining characteristic of this classification is the presence of this metallic layer over the copper alloy wire.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 7408.29.50.00, which covers "Other" copper alloy wires that are *not* coated or plated with metal. Therefore, the presence or absence of a metallic coating is the key differentiator. If a copper alloy wire has any metallic plating or coating applied to its surface, it falls under this classification. If the wire is composed solely of the copper alloy without any superimposed metallic layer, it would be classified under the sibling category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. The classification ends at the description "Coated or plated with metal," indicating that further breakdowns are not made at this level. All copper alloy wires that meet the criteria of being coated or plated with metal will be classified here, regardless of the specific metal used for coating or the method of application.