Beryllium Copper Sheet for Aerospace Components from Japan
Wide beryllium copper sheets, thickness 0.2-4 mm and width over 500 mm, used in aerospace for high-strength structural parts. Classified under HTS 7409.90.50.30 due to beryllium copper alloy composition, thickness exceeding 0.15 mm but less than 5 mm, and width of 500 mm or more. Meets Chapter 74 definition for copper alloy plates/sheets.
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
• Verify beryllium content certification to confirm alloy classification; obtain aerospace export licenses if dual-use; watch for anti-dumping duties on beryllium copper from certain origins