C36000 Free-Cutting Brass Strip

C36000 free-machining brass comes in 0.3 mm thick by 520 mm wide sheets for screw machine products and fittings. HTS 7409.29.00.50 applies to this wide brass strip with lead addition but zinc-dominant per subheading note (a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.9%+35.0%36.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.9%+10.0%11.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.9%+10.0%11.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.9%+10.0%11.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.9%+10.0%11.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7406Lower: 10% vs 36.9%

If in powder form

Powder metallurgy brass uses unwrought/powder heading.

7409.90.10Higher: 38% vs 36.9%

If of copper-nickel base

Different alloy base changes primary classification per note (d).

8419Lower: 14% vs 36.9%

If imported as heat exchanger parts

Finished heat exchanger parts classified by function, not material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Disclose lead content in safety data sheets for RoHS compliance

β€’ Specify temper (e.g

β€’ H02 half-hard) on invoice for valuation accuracy

β€’ Avoid coiling shipping for flat wide sheets to prevent classification as strip

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