Leaded Brass Free-Machining Wire from China
Leaded brass free-machining wire, composed of copper, zinc, and 2% lead, is a copper-zinc base alloy (brass) wire. It is classified under tariff item 7408.29.00 as 'other' copper alloy wire because it is not a copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc alloy. This wire is designed for screw machine products where free-machining properties are required.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the lead content is within the brass definition and that zinc predominates over other elements
• Provide a mill certificate showing the alloy composition to support classification
• Check if the wire is subject to any import permits under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act if it contains lead