C98400 Leaded Naval Brass Extruded Profile from China
This extruded profile made from C98400 copper-zinc alloy (leaded naval brass) is used in marine hardware and valve components. It falls under HTS 7407.29.38.00 as a copper alloy profile, not of refined copper, other than hollow or certain specialized types. The alloy composition features zinc predominant over other elements with less than 5% nickel and less than 3% tin, qualifying as brass per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
78%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify alloy composition certificate confirming zinc predominance and limits on nickel (<5%) and tin (<3%) to meet brass definition in subheading note (a)
• Provide mill test reports detailing exact chemical analysis to avoid reclassification during customs examination