Naval Bronze C46400 Unwrought Plates from China
Unwrought naval bronze C46400 cast plates with 39-42% zinc and 5% tin, but tin content controls classification as copper-tin base per note (b) allowance for zinc up to 10% when tin ≥3%. Traditional propeller and valve alloy.
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
• Note allows zinc up to 10% in bronzes; document this explicitly to prevent brass reclassification
• Propeller manufacturers often require MIL-SPEC certification; include with commercial invoice
• Beware Form 3229 requirements for alloys destined for defense contractors