Tungsten Fishing Sinker from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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