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Tin-Antimony Bronze Master Alloy

Unwrought master alloy ingots of tin with antimony and copper, designed for addition to bronze melts in foundries. Classified under HTS 8001.20.00 as tin predominates over other elements, with total non-tin content exceeding 1 percent per chapter notes. Used to enhance hardness in casting alloys.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7403.11.00Higher: 26% vs 25%

If refined copper predominates with tin as minor addition

Copper-tin alloys like phosphor bronze are classified under copper refined metals when copper is primary.

8001.10.00Same rate: 25%

If for high-purity tin bars used in alloy production

Non-alloyed tin (99%+ purity) is under 8001.10, not alloys.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 25%

If chemically defined as a prepared additive mixture

Certain master alloys may be seen as chemical preparations rather than base metals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide detailed chemical analysis proving tin >50% by weight and alloy status

โ€ข Label shipments clearly as 'unwrought alloys' to prevent confusion with wrought forms in Chapter 81

โ€ข Check for anti-dumping duties on specific tin alloy compositions from certain origins

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