Hollow Bronze Rectangular Profile from China
Hollow rectangular profile extruded from copper-tin base alloy (bronze) for marine hardware and fittings. Classified under HTS 7407.29.16 as a hollow profile of copper alloy where tin predominates over other elements (or meets bronze criteria with zinc <10%). Ideal for corrosion-resistant structural components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide chemical analysis confirming bronze composition (tin predominant, zinc <10% if present) to Customs
• Distinguish from bars by proving extruded hollow profile form via manufacturing records
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as pipe fittings, which shift to 7412 or 8302