Brass H-Section Profile from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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