Tungsten Fishing Sinker from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.1125%Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (j) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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