Phosphor Bronze Shim Stock Coil from Japan
Precision shim stock made from phosphor bronze strip, 0.5 mm thick by 100 mm wide, supplied in coils for machinery alignment and wear plates. Classified under HTS 7409.39.90.30 due to its phosphor bronze composition (copper-tin alloy with phosphorus), thickness >0.15 mm but <5 mm, and narrow width. Excellent wear resistance and non-magnetic properties suit industrial shimming.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chemical analysis report confirming tin predominance and phosphorus content typical of phosphor bronze
• Declare as 'strip' not 'foil' if >0.15 mm; measure uncoiled thickness accurately