C69300 Arsenical Brass Billet from China

C69300 arsenical brass billet contains small amounts of arsenic for improved corrosion resistance in copper-zinc matrix. Remains classified as brass under HTS 7403.21.00.00 since zinc predominates and other elements are minor. Used for condenser tubes.

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

Arsenic content documentation required due to toxicity concerns

Confirm arsenic levels don't alter predominant zinc classification

Heat number traceability essential for quality assurance