VHT 43 Low Fuming Phos-Copper Brazing Rod from Japan
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 — 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
• 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