Tungsten Fishing Sinker from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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