Cast Antimony Type Metal from Japan
Cast antimony type metal, an alloy in which antimony predominates by weight over each other metal, is supplied as pigs or ingots for the traditional printing industry. These are cast products that have been subsequently worked (e.g., trimmed or surface-cleaned) but have not assumed the character of finished articles. They are classified under 8110.90.00 as 'other' articles of antimony, distinct from unwrought metal, waste, scrap, or powders.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the antimony content exceeds 50% by weight to confirm it is an antimony alloy under Section XV Note 5; otherwise, it may classify under another base metal heading
• Keep records of the casting and any subsequent working (e.g
• machining) to show it is not unwrought
• If the pigs are used directly for casting type without further working, they may be considered unwrought and fall under 8110.10.00