Defective Copper Casting Ingots from China
Copper casting ingots with internal porosity and surface cracks from foundry production, imported for remelting and refining. Cannot be cast into usable shapes commercially, covered by 9817.00.80 as defective copper articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ultrasonic/dye penetrant test results document internal defects
• Foundry pour records show defect origins