C69300 Arsenical Brass Billet
C69300 arsenical brass billet contains small amounts of arsenic for improved corrosion resistance in a copper-zinc matrix. It remains classified as brass under tariff item 7403.21.00 because zinc predominates and other elements are within the limits for brass, and the billet is unwrought.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the copper content is at least 99.85% by weight
Refined copper unwrought is classified separately from copper alloys.
If the billet has been worked into bars or rods
Worked brass products are classified under headings for bars, rods, or profiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the arsenic content is within acceptable limits for brass classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the alloy composition for customs clearance
• Ensure the billet is unwrought—if worked, it may fall under a different heading
Related Products under Tariff item 7403.21.00
C26000 Cartridge Brass Ingot
C26000 cartridge brass ingot is an unwrought copper-zinc base alloy containing approximately 30% zinc, cast into ingot form for further processing. It meets the definition of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) under tariff item 7403.21.00, as zinc predominates by weight over other elements and the alloy is unwrought.
C35300 High-Leaded Brass Slab
C35300 high-leaded brass slab is an unwrought copper-zinc base alloy with 2-3% lead added for machinability. It qualifies as brass under tariff item 7403.21.00 because zinc predominates by weight over lead and other elements, and the product is in unwrought slab form.
C36000 Free-Cutting Brass Billet
C36000 free-cutting brass billet is an unwrought copper-zinc alloy with added lead for machinability, containing approximately 60% copper and 36% zinc. It falls under tariff item 7403.21.00 as brass since zinc predominates over lead and other elements, and the billet is unwrought.
C37700 Forging Brass Ingot
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C46400 Naval Brass Slab
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C67000 Manganese Brass Billet
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