Bismuth Shot for Fishing Sinkers from China
Small spherical pellets of pure bismuth used primarily as non-toxic alternatives to lead in fishing sinkers. This product falls under HTS 8106.90.00.00 as 'other' articles of bismuth, excluding unwrought forms, powders, and waste/scrap. It is valued for its density similar to lead and low toxicity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and composition via lab testing to confirm classification as bismuth articles, avoiding misclassification as alloys
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) documenting non-toxicity for environmental compliance