Tin-15% Lead Pewter Casting Ingot from China

Unwrought ingot of tin alloy with 15% lead, designed for melting and casting into pewter tableware and decorative items. Classified under HTS 8001.20.00.50 as a tin-predominant alloy (tin >50% by weight) with lead 5-25%, per chapter definitions distinguishing it from pure tin.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide chemical composition analysis from accredited lab to substantiate tin alloy status and lead percentage for CBP verification

Label shipments clearly as 'unwrought tin alloy ingots' to prevent misclassification as finished pewter articles under Chapter 83

Check for Proposition 65 warnings if importing to California due to lead content exceeding safe harbor levels