Share:

Brass Shim Stock 0.3mm Precision

Precision 0.3mm brass shim stock in coils for machinery alignment and spacing. HTS 7409.29.00 covers this 'other' copper-zinc plate exceeding minimum thickness requirement.

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.

7408.29Lower: 13% vs 36.9%

If qualifies as strip (thickness ≀ width/10)

Narrower, thinner brass classified as strip under 7408 rather than plate/sheet.

8479.89.95Higher: 37.5% vs 36.9%

If pre-cut into machinery parts

Fabricated brass shims as machine parts go to 8479 machinery parts basket.

7409.40.00Higher: 38% vs 36.9%

If copper-nickel base alloy

Nickel-dominant copper alloys (≀1% zinc) classified separately per note (d).

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Precision gauge tolerance must be documented; variance affects thickness classification

β€’ Coiled shims risk being misclassified as strip (7408) if width/thickness ratio questioned

Related Products under HTS 7409.29.00