Marine Grade Phosphor Bronze Substitute Copper Wire from Japan
13 mm deoxidized refined copper wire serving as phosphor bronze alternative for marine hardware connectors. HTS 7408.11.30.00: refined copper (>99.9%), wire form, >9.5 mm cross-section. Enhanced corrosion resistance without tin alloying.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
51%
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 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
• MIL-C-102 alloy substitution documentation prevents bronze misclassification
• Salt spray test results support marine end-use but don't change base classification
• IMO SOLAS compliance marking required for vessel electrical system wire