Tin-8% Lead Babbitt Metal Ingot from China
Unwrought ingot for Babbitt bearing alloy with 8% lead and balance tin plus minor antimony/copper, used in industrial bearings. Fits HTS 8001.20.00.50 as tin alloy (tin predominant) with lead 5-25%, per chapter note (b)(i) total other elements >1%.
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
• Submit detailed alloy specs including all elements to prove tin predominance and avoid alloy misclassification
• For machinery OEMs, link to end-use but classify based on material state, not application
• Monitor for REACH compliance in EU if antimony exceeds limits in multi-element alloy