High-Leaded Brass Foil 0.02mm
High-leaded brass foil, 0.02 mm thick, unbacked, used as machining stock. This copper-zinc alloy with a high lead content is still a brass per the subheading notes, and the foil is classified under tariff item 7410.12.00 as copper alloy foil not exceeding 0.15 mm.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied in sheets or strips thicker than 0.15 mm
Thicker copper alloy products are classified under heading 7409.
If the foil is of refined copper
Refined copper foil is a separate tariff item.
If the foil is backed with paper or plastic
Backed copper alloy foil falls under subheading 7410.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the lead content does not cause the alloy to be classified otherwise; zinc must predominate over lead
• Provide a detailed alloy composition sheet to customs
• The foil is extremely thin; ensure proper packaging to avoid damage and maintain dimensional accuracy
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