Hollow Bronze Rectangular Profile from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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