Brass H-Section Profile from China
A brass H-shaped profile extruded from copper-zinc base alloy, used in architectural framing and structural supports. It falls under HTS 7407.21.30.00 as a profile of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not specifically for electrical or refined hollow applications. The zinc content predominates over other elements per chapter definitions, excluding it from nickel silver or bronze categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify alloy composition certificate showing zinc predominance and nickel <5%, tin <3% to confirm brass classification
• Provide mill test reports for exact copper-zinc ratios to avoid reclassification during customs exam