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
38%
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
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)
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