Silicon Bronze Thick Plate 12mm from Germany
12mm silicon bronze plate (C65500), copper-tin alloy with silicon for corrosion resistance in marine hardware. Classified HTS 7409.39.10 for thickness >5mm and bronze composition where tin exceeds other elements.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
53%
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
• Document silicon <3% to maintain tin base classification; higher Si may challenge bronze status
• Specify 'of a thickness of 5mm or more' on commercial invoice to match subheading
• Watch for Section 232 tariffs if deemed strategic metal