VHT 43 Low Fuming Phos-Copper Brazing Rod from China

Phosphorus-bearing low fuming brass rod (1/16 inch) for fluxless brazing of copper pipes in plumbing. Classified HTS 7407.21.50.00 for its copper-zinc base with low fume properties despite phos-copper designation. Essential for potable water system installations.

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

NSF/ANSI 61 certification docs required for plumbing rods touching potable water

Distinguish phos content (<3% tin equivalent) to maintain brass classification

Bundle sizes must be declared accurately; exceedance risks profile reclass