Brass Refrigeration Tubing 3/8 Inch

3/8-inch OD annealed brass tubing from copper-zinc alloy used in HVAC and refrigeration systems for refrigerant lines. Classified under HTS 7411.21.50.00 as 'other' brass tubes, with zinc as the predominant alloying element per chapter definitions.

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.

7411.29.50Same rate: 38%

If copper-nickel base alloy

Per note (d), nickel-predominant alloys with ≤1% zinc classify separately from zinc-based brasses.

7411.21Same rate: 38%

If specifically of complex shapes like coiled capillary

Certain specialized brass tube profiles may fall under principal 7411.21 but 'other' covers standard rounds.

8415.90.40Lower: 18.9% vs 38%

If imported as parts of air conditioning machinery

End-use as AC components shifts to Chapter 84 per notes, not raw tubes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NSF/ANSI 61 certification for potable water contact if applicable; test reports prove alloy meets brass criteria

Declare inner/outer diameters precisely; coiled vs straight lengths don't affect classification but impact valuation