C46400 Naval Brass Slab from China
C46400 naval brass slab is an unwrought form of copper-zinc-tin alloy with 1% tin maximum, maintaining brass classification. Meets HTS 7403.21.00.00 criteria as zinc predominates over tin (<3%). Ideal for marine hardware and propeller shafts.
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
• Tin content verification critical - must be under 3% by weight to remain brass rather than bronze
• Marine-grade certifications may be required for naval brass applications
• Slab dimensions must qualify as unwrought (not semi-finished products)