Copper Alloy Brake Hose Elbow Fitting 8703 Vehicles

Elbow-shaped brass fitting for brake hoses in motor vehicles of heading 8703 (e.g., small buses and trucks). Crafted from brass to provide a 90-degree bend connection in hydraulic brake lines, ensuring leak-proof performance under automotive conditions. Falls under 7412.20.0015 as a copper alloy pipe fitting explicitly for specified vehicle brake hoses.

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.

7412.10.00.00Same rate: 38%

If made of refined copper rather than alloy

Pure copper (not alloy) fittings for the same brake hose use shift to the non-alloy subheading in 7412.

7411.10.10Lower: 36.5% vs 38%

If for industrial or non-vehicle hydraulic systems

If not specifically for listed motor vehicle brake hoses, classifies under general copper alloy tubes/pipes.

8708.99.81Lower: 37.5% vs 38%

If imported as replacement part set with other brake components

Sold as a vehicle-specific parts set moves to Chapter 87 'other parts' rather than individual Chapter 74 fittings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact alloy specs and pressure ratings; non-compliance risks reclassification to general copper fittings

Include engineering drawings showing brake hose integration to substantiate Chapter 74 over Chapter 87 classification

Avoid bulk packaging resembling parts for assembly; retail-ready units better support fitting status

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