C86300 High-Lead Manganese Bronze Plate from Germany
This thick brass plate made from C86300 alloy, a copper-zinc base with manganese and lead additions, measures over 5 mm thick and is used for heavy-duty bearings and bushings. It falls under HTS 7409.29.00.10 because it is a copper-zinc base alloy (brass) plate exceeding 0.15 mm thickness, specifically in the 5 mm or more subcategory. The zinc predominates over other elements per subheading note (a), with low tin and nickel content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.9%
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
• Obtain mill test certificates verifying copper-zinc base alloy composition to meet subheading note (a); ensure thickness documentation for 5mm+ classification; watch for misclassification as bronze if tin exceeds limits