Hollow Brass Square Profile Rod from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
53%
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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