Naval Bronze C46400 Sheet from Japan
Naval bronze C46400 sheet is a 88% copper, 10% zinc, 1.5% tin alloy sheet, 2 mm thick, 700 mm wide, but tin-focused variant for marine use. Under HTS 7409.39.50.00 as copper-tin bronze since tin qualifies predominance in specific grades per note (b).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
51.7%
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
• Provide UNS C46400 spec sheet; note zinc <10% allowance for tin ≥3% bronzes
• Marine-grade certs help but not required; focus on dimensional compliance