C69430 Silicon Bronze Tube from Mexico
Condenser tube of C69430 silicon bronze, copper-silicon alloy classified under 'other' copper alloys in HTS 7411.29.50.00. Meets bronze definition indirectly through chapter notes; used in marine cooling systems.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide UNS designation and heat analysis; silicon bronzes often need special customs review
• Ensure tubes meet ASTM B96 specs for proper Schedule B/HTS matching
• Avoid declaring as 'copper tube' generically; specify alloy to prevent duty evasion claims