Brass Plumbing Pipe 1/2 Inch

A 1/2-inch diameter seamless brass pipe made from copper-zinc base alloy (brass) used for potable water supply lines in residential plumbing. It falls under HTS 7411.21.50.00 as 'other' copper-zinc base alloy tubes not specified elsewhere in the subheading, meeting the definition where zinc predominates over other elements with less than 5% nickel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7411.10.10Lower: 36.5% vs 38%

If made of refined copper without zinc alloying

Pure copper tubes (non-alloy) fall under 7411.10, changing classification based on material composition excluding zinc.

7411.22.00Same rate: 38%

If copper-nickel-zinc (nickel silver) alloy with ≥5% nickel

Alloys with 5%+ nickel shift to copper-nickel-zinc base alloys per subheading note (c), separate from brass.

7304.31.30Lower: 35% vs 38%

If internally threaded or specifically for use as fittings

Threaded pipes for piping systems may classify under Chapter 73 iron/steel equivalents, but brass versions under tubes unless explicitly fittings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates confirming copper-zinc base alloy composition (zinc predominant, <5% Ni, <3% Sn) to customs for verification

Ensure pipes meet ASTM B88 standards for seamless brass water tube; label with exact dimensions and alloy type