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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7403.11.00.00Higher: 26% vs 25%

If copper predominates (>50%) in the bronze composition

Cu-Sn alloys with Cu > tin classify as refined copper alloys under Chapter 74.

7204.10.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If ferro-tin variant for steel alloying

Ferrous alloys including ferro-tin pigs go to Chapter 72 for steelmaking.

8001.20.00Same rate: 25%

If same composition but lead >5%

Excess lead pushes to other tin alloys subheading within 8001.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from copper alloys by weight predominance; tin > Cu ensures Ch.80 classification

Provide heat number traceability for quality disputes post-entry