C36000 Free-Cutting Brass Billet from China
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.
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
• Provide detailed chemical analysis showing zinc predominance and compliance with brass alloy definitions
• Declare lead content accurately due to RoHS and environmental regulations for machinable brass
• Use correct UNS designation in entry docs to prevent reclassification