C26000 Cartridge Brass Round Rod from Mexico
A 1-inch diameter round rod made from C26000 cartridge brass (70% copper, 30% zinc), a copper-zinc base alloy used in ammunition casings and hardware. Classified under HTS 7407.29.50.00 as bars and rods of copper alloys other than those specifically specified elsewhere in the subheading. Meets the definition of brass where zinc predominates over other elements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.6%
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
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates verifying alloy composition (Cu-Zn with Zn < predominant) to confirm classification as brass under subheading note (a)
• Ensure rods meet dimensional specs for 'bars and rods' (solid, hot-rolled or extruded profiles under 25mm thick)
• Avoid misclassification as profiles if cross-section exceeds standard rod limits; common pitfall with decorative trim