C36000 Free-Cutting Brass Billet

C36000 free-cutting brass billet is an unwrought copper-zinc alloy with added lead for machinability, containing 60% copper and 36% zinc. Classified under HTS 7403.21.00.00 as brass since zinc predominates over other elements and lead is permitted. Used primarily for screw machine products and fittings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1%+25.0%26%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1%β€”1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1%β€”1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1%β€”1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1%β€”1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7403.29.01Same rate: 26%

If significant tin or other elements present

Other copper-zinc alloys not meeting strict brass criteria fall under the residual copper-zinc subheading.

7112Lower: 10% vs 26%

If intended for jewelry fabrication

Unwrought precious metal alloys including copper have different classifications in Chapter 71.

7407Lower: 11.6% vs 26%

If processed into bars/profiles

Once wrought into bars or profiles exceeding certain dimensions, moves from unwrought to Chapter 74 heading 7407.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide detailed chemical analysis showing zinc predominance and compliance with brass alloy definitions

β€’ Declare lead content accurately due to RoHS and environmental regulations for machinable brass

β€’ Use correct UNS designation in entry docs to prevent reclassification

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