C36000 Free-Cutting Brass Strip
C36000 free-cutting brass strip is a copper-zinc alloy with a lead addition for machinability, supplied in 0.3 mm thick sheets 520 mm wide. It is used for screw machine products, fittings, and precision components. Despite the lead content, zinc predominates over other elements, making it a copper-zinc base alloy under subheading note 1, and it falls under tariff item 7409.29.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the brass strip is supplied in coils rather than flat sheets
Coiled brass strip is classified separately from flat sheets under the copper plates and sheets heading.
If the product is in rod or bar form for screw machining
Free-cutting brass rods are classified under the bars, rods, and profiles heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• CBSA may scrutinize the lead content in C36000 brass, as lead is not a typical brass element
• Ensure the alloy certificate shows zinc content exceeding lead and other elements
• If the strip is imported in coils, it may be classified under 7409.21.00 instead
• Check for any environmental regulations on lead content in imported goods
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