Leaded Red Brass C84400 Ingot from China
Leaded red brass C84400 is a copper alloy with approximately 81% copper, 4% tin, 12% zinc, and 3% lead, supplied as unwrought ingots. Classified under HTS 7403.29.01 as other copper alloys not fitting brass or nickel silver definitions due to tin presence. Used in plumbing fittings and valves.
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
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) highlighting lead content for hazardous material compliance
• Confirm chemical analysis shows tin at 3%+ with zinc <10% to avoid bronze vs brass disputes
• Use ISRI scrap specifications if remelt ingots to differentiate from lower-grade scrap