Copper-Cerium Master Alloy from China
Copper master alloy with 10-20% cerium (rare earth) for modifying microstructure in copper castings. HTS 7405.00.60 includes these as other copper master alloys used in specialty foundry applications. Improves casting quality and surface finish.
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
• Rare earth certificates required; specify cerium as mischmetal component
• Ensure alloy form (not powder) to maintain 7405 classification
• Avoid declaring as 'rare earth compound' which shifts to Chapter 28/38