Tin-Plated Phosphor Bronze Wire from China
Wait—phosphor bronze is copper-tin alloy per note (b). For 7408.29 (other alloys), use brass. Correcting to tin-plated admiralty brass wire (Cu-Zn-Sn <3%). Admiralty brass wire tin-plated for condenser tubes and heat exchangers. HTS 7408.29.10.00 as coated copper alloy wire (brass with minor tin).
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
• Admiralty brass has tin <3%, keeping it 'brass' per note (a)—document exact composition
• Marine/end-use apps need corrosion test certs for customs valuation