Copper Alloy Door Hinge Casting
A die-cast copper-zinc alloy hinge for doors, produced without any further machining or finishing beyond the casting process. As a cast article of a copper alloy not further worked, it falls under tariff item 7419.20.99.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hinge is machined, finished, or fitted with pins
Finished hinges are classified as base metal mountings and fittings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the hinge is not further worked (e.g
• no drilling or surface finishing) to stay under this item
• Provide alloy composition to verify brass classification
• Finished hinges may be classified as base metal mountings in Chapter 83
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