C38500 Free-Cutting Brass Sheet 6mm Thick from Germany
A 6 mm thick sheet of C38500 free-cutting brass, containing copper, zinc, and lead for machinability, commonly used in architectural fittings and hardware. Classified under HTS 7409.29.00.10 as a copper-zinc base alloy (brass) plate/sheet/strip over 5 mm thick, with zinc predominant and tin under 3%.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
51.9%
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
• Require chemical analysis reports confirming zinc predominance and low tin/nickel; measure and certify thickness accurately; declare lead content for RoHS compliance if for electronics