Tungsten Fishing Sinker

Environmentally friendly tungsten weights used by anglers to sink bait lines in fishing applications. Falls under HTS 8101.99.80.00 as other articles thereof, preferred over lead for toxicity reasons.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

9507.90.80Lower: 19% vs 38.7%

If sold as part of fishing tackle set

Articles for sports/games including sinkers in kits classify under Chapter 95.

8308.90Lower: 12.7% vs 38.7%

If decorative clasps

Tungsten with ornamental features shifts to base metal clasps and buckles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'non-toxic fishing weights' to support eco-certifications and avoid wildlife import restrictions

Use detailed photos in entry to differentiate from toy weights under Chapter 95

Batch small quantities to evade set classification pitfalls with hooks or lines

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