High-Lead Tin Babbitt Metal Bar from China
Unwrought bars of tin-based babbitt alloy containing more than 25% lead, designed for bearing and machinery lubrication surfaces. Classified under HTS 8001.20.00.90 due to tin predominance with excessive lead per chapter definitions, separate from pure bearing metals.
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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide metallurgical certificates specifying tin as predominant and lead >25% to support classification
• Ensure compliance with OSHA handling regs for lead content; include warning labels on shipments