High-Lead Tin Babbitt Metal Bar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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 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