Phosphor Bronze C51000 Unwrought Ingots from China
Unwrought phosphor bronze C51000 ingots containing approximately 5% tin and 0.2% phosphorus, classified as copper-tin base alloy under subheading note (b) because tin predominates over other elements. These are used in manufacturing electrical components and springs. Supplied in large cast form for remelting.
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
• Obtain mill test certificates verifying tin content exceeds other elements and meets subheading note (b) criteria to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact chemical composition on entry documents; discrepancies can trigger audits by CBP
• Ensure product is truly unwrought (not worked beyond simple casting) to prevent misclassification under Chapter 74 headings for semifinished goods