Hollow Brass Square Profile Rod from China
A hollow square profile rod made from copper-zinc base alloy (brass) used in architectural handrails and structural frameworks. It falls under HTS 7407.29.16 as a hollow profile of copper alloy, specifically brass where zinc predominates over other elements except copper. These profiles are extruded for strength and lightness in construction applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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 meets brass definition (zinc > other elements, Ni <5%, Sn <3%) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure profile dimensions qualify as 'hollow' per HTS notes; solid bars fall under 7407.22
• Declare exact cross-sectional shape and wall thickness to prevent undervaluation penalties