Impure Tin Pigs from Japan
Tin pigs containing iron and arsenic impurities from scrap melting without electrolytic refining. Exceeds commercial purity limits requiring remelt and refining, qualifying under HTS 9817.00.90.40 provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Spectrochemical analysis proving impurities above commercial specs,Documentation of scrap-only melting without purification additives,Commercial grade tin pigs go to 8001.10 at 0.6¢/kg + 20% duty