Phosphor Copper Master Alloy Ingot 10% P from China
Master alloy ingots composed primarily of copper with 10% phosphorus content by weight, used in non-ferrous metallurgy for deoxidizing and grain refining. Classified under HTS 7405.00.10.00 due to phosphorus content between 5-15% and its role as a copper master alloy per Chapter 74 notes. Supplied in standard 25kg ingots for foundry addition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Require mill test certificates confirming exact P content (5-15%) to avoid reclassification; declare as master alloy not finished product; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain copper alloys from specific origins