Low-Lead Tin Babbitt Alloy Bars (2% Lead)
Unwrought bars of tin-based babbitt alloy with 2% lead, 10% antimony, and balance tin, used for bearings after casting. Classified under HTS 8001.20.00.10 due to tin predominance and lead ≤5%, qualifying as a tin alloy per chapter definitions. Ideal for industrial machinery lubrication.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lead content exceeds 5% but still tin alloy
Tin alloys with >5% lead fall under the residual 8001.20.0030 subheading in the same heading.
If supplied as ready-to-use solder, paste, or flux-containing product
Refractory cements/mortars including soldering pastes classify under Chapter 38, not base metals.
If drawn into wire >0.32mm and insulated for electronics
Insulated winding wire shifts to Chapter 85 electrical insulators, regardless of metal composition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include chemical composition analysis from producer to prove tin >50% and lead ≤5%; CBP often audits alloys
• Label shipments clearly as 'unwrought tin alloy' to prevent confusion with finished waste or scrap (8002)
• Check for REACH compliance if importing to EU transshipments, as lead content affects hazardous labeling
Related Products under HTS 8001.20.00.10
Tin-Lead Solder Alloy Ingot (3% Lead)
An unwrought tin alloy ingot containing 97% tin and 3% lead, designed for melting into solder wire or bars. It falls under HTS 8001.20.00.10 as a tin alloy with 5% or less lead by weight, meeting the chapter definition where tin predominates and total other elements exceed 1%. Commonly used in electronics assembly.
Tin-Antimony-Lead Alloy Pig (1.5% Lead)
Cast pig form of unwrought tin alloy with 1.5% lead, 5% antimony, for remelting into type metal or bronzes. HTS 8001.20.00.10 applies as tin predominates by weight, lead ≤5%, and other elements >1% per chapter note (b). Used in foundries for precision casting.
Electronics-Grade Tin Solder Pig (0.5% Lead)
High-purity unwrought tin alloy pigs with 0.5% lead for wave soldering in circuit boards. Falls under HTS 8001.20.00.10 as a tin alloy (tin >97%, lead ≤5%, trace others >1%). Processed into bar solder for PCB manufacturing.
Tin-Lead Bronze Casting Ingot (4% Lead)
Unwrought ingot for phosphor bronze castings, composed of 88% tin, 4% lead, 8% copper. HTS 8001.20.00.10 due to tin as predominant element, lead ≤5%, qualifying as tin alloy under chapter note (b)(i). Used for marine propellers and valves.