Copper-Phosphorus Master Alloy 15% P from Japan
A master alloy consisting primarily of copper with 15% phosphorus content, used in the non-ferrous metals industry for deoxidizing and grain refining during casting of copper alloys. It falls under HTS 7405.00.60.50 as a master alloy of copper not specified elsewhere in heading 7405. This high-phosphorus variant is essential for improving the fluidity and strength of bronze castings.
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Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates from the manufacturer to verify it qualifies as a copper master alloy under Chapter 74
• Ensure alloy meets subheading note definitions for copper-base alloys; misclassification as unwrought copper (7403) is common
• Declare exact phosphorus percentage on entry documents to avoid reclassification during customs review