Yellow Metal Anchor Shackle Bolt from China
A threaded bolt crafted from yellow metal (high-zinc copper alloy similar to Muntz), used in anchor shackles for securing chains on boats. Classified under HTS 7415.33.10.00 due to its specific Muntz/yellow metal composition providing excellent seawater corrosion resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain chemical analysis certificates confirming yellow metal alloy specs to prevent misclassification as standard brass
• Label packages clearly as 'Muntz/yellow metal bolts for marine use' to aid customs inspection