C46400 Naval Brass Sheet
C46400 naval brass sheet is a tin-modified copper-zinc alloy, 1 to 4 mm thick and 550 mm wide, used for propeller shafts, valve stems, and marine hardware. The tin content is below 3%, keeping it within the brass definition under subheading note 1. As a flat-rolled brass product exceeding 0.15 mm thickness, it is classified 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 tin content is 3% or more
Copper-tin base alloys (bronzes) are classified under a separate subheading.
If the product is supplied as bars or rods for shaft manufacturing
Naval brass in bar form is classified under the bars, rods, and profiles heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• CBSA may verify the tin content to ensure it is below 3%, as higher tin would reclassify the product as bronze
• Provide a mill certificate with the chemical composition
• If the sheets are destined for shipbuilding, explore potential duty relief programs, but the tariff classification remains 7409.29.00
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