Phosphor Copper Master Alloy P18Cu82 Granules from Japan
Granular phosphor copper P18Cu82 with 18% phosphorus content for granular feed in continuous casting operations of copper alloys. HTS 2853.90.10.00 due to explicit >15% P copper phosphide classification under heading 2853, distinguishing from lower-P alloys in Chapter 74. Improves mechanical properties in brasses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
2.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Granule size and P-content uniformity certificates essential; segregate from ferrophosphorus (excluded)
• Common issue: undervaluation based on copper price rather than compound value