7408.29.50.00 - Not coated or plated with metal

This HTS classification, 7408.29.50.00, specifically covers copper alloy wire that is neither coated nor plated with metal. This category encompasses a wide range of wires made from various copper alloys, such as brass or bronze, where the surface treatment does not involve the application of another metal. The primary defining characteristic for inclusion here is the absence of any metallic coating or plating on the surface of the copper alloy wire.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7408.29.10.00, which is designated for copper alloy wires that *are* coated or plated with metal. The differentiating factor lies solely in the surface treatment. If the wire has undergone any process to deposit another metal onto its surface, it would fall under the sibling category. Therefore, this classification is for bare, uncoated copper alloy wire.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 7408.29.50.00 does not have further subdivisions. Classification within this specific code relies on confirming that the product is indeed wire, made from a copper alloy, and has no metal coating or plating. This ensures that these uncoated copper alloy wires are correctly identified for customs purposes, separate from their coated counterparts or wires made of pure copper.