C12200 Phosphorized Copper Cakes from China
Refined copper cakes with trace phosphorus (0.015-0.040%) for deoxidation, in flat unwrought slab form. HTS 7403.19.00.00 covers this as other refined unwrought copper, used primarily for welding rod production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Phosphorus content certificates are crucial; levels over 0.5% may classify as copper-phosphorus alloys
• Declare as 'cakes' specifically; sliced forms risk reclassification as sheets
• Ensure weight per piece exceeds 25kg to avoid semi-fabricated interpretations