High-Lead Tin Cable Sheathing Billets from China
Unwrought billets of tin-lead alloy (>25% lead) for extruding protective sheathing on undersea power cables. Classified in HTS 8001.20.00.90 as unwrought tin alloys with lead-dominant secondary composition.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Attach engineering specs for cable extrusion to justify unwrought status
• Declare environmental compliance for marine cable materials (no mercury additives)