CLA-2-74:OT:RR:NC:N5:117
Jason Waite
Alston & Bird LLP
950 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
RE: The tariff classification of copper alloy hollow bars, solid bars, and rectangular wear plate from Spain
Dear Mr. Waite:
In your letter dated June 1, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Aviva
Metals, Inc.
The products to be imported are identified as C95400 Aluminum Bronze (9C) hollow bars, solid bars, and
rectangular wear plate for use in oil and gas, automotive, construction, marine, and other industrial equipment
and components. According to your submission, these copper alloy products are continuously cast,
straightened, and then cut to specified lengths.
The hollow bars are comprised of 84.02 percent copper, 10.51 percent aluminum, and 3.88 percent iron.
These bars have an outside diameter of 2.75 inches, an inside diameter of 2.25 inches, a wall thickness of
0.25 inch and are 144 inches in length.
The solid bars consist of 84.16 percent copper, 10.41 percent aluminum, and 3.79 percent iron. These bars
measure 8.5 inches in diameter and 144 inches in length.
The rectangular wear plate is comprised of 84.36 percent copper, 10.45 percent aluminum, and 3.53 percent
iron. This plate measures 4 inches (101.6 mm) in thickness, 6 inches (152.4 mm) in width, and 144 inches in
length.
The applicable subheading for the hollow bars will be 7407.29.1680, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), which provides for Copper bars, rods, and profiles: Of copper alloys: Other:
Profiles: Hollow: Other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the solid bars will be 7407.29.5000, HTSUS, which provides for Copper bars,
rods, and profiles: Of copper alloys: Other: Other bars and rods. The rate of duty will be 1.6 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the rectangular wear plate will be 7409.90.1060, HTSUS, which provides for
Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm: Of other copper alloys: Of a thickness of 5
mm or more: Other. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS
and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/current.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other
charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other
duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the
classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either
the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions
covering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo
Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. f the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to
these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we
note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Denise Hopkins at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James P. Forkan
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division