C26800 Muntz Metal Brass Plate from Japan
C26800 Muntz metal is a 60/40 copper-zinc brass sheet, 0.2-4.8 mm thick and over 600 mm wide, used in marine hardware and architectural trim. Classified under HTS 7409.29.00.50 due to its brass alloy composition, specified thickness range, and wide format per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include chemical analysis certificate showing zinc > other elements and tin <3% to qualify as brass
• Label dimensions clearly on commercial invoice to distinguish from foil or strip classifications
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on specific brass products from certain origins