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Brass Hollow Square Tube for Plumbing

A hollow square profile made from copper-zinc base alloy (brass) used in plumbing systems for water lines. It qualifies under HTS 7407.21.15.00 as a hollow profile of brass, distinct from solid profiles or bars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina2.2%+75.0%77.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico2.2%+50.0%52.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada2.2%+50.0%52.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany2.2%+50.0%52.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan2.2%+50.0%52.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7411.21Lower: 15.5% vs 77.2%

If classified as tube or pipe rather than profile

Hollow products meeting tube/pipe definitions shift to Chapter 74 headings for tubes, not profiles.

7407Same rate: 77.2%

If made from copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver)

Alloys with 5%+ nickel content are classified separately from standard brasses.

7304.39.00Lower: 75% vs 77.2%

If further processed into finished plumbing fittings

Assembled or machined into tubes/pipes of iron/steel equivalents may fall under Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify alloy composition meets brass definition (zinc predominant, nickel <5%, tin <3%) with mill test certificates

โ€ข Ensure profiles are truly hollow (not tubes/pipes) to avoid reclassification under 7411.21

โ€ข Label with exact dimensions and alloy specs to comply with Customs valuation rules