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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If for industrial or non-vehicle hydraulic systems
If not specifically for listed motor vehicle brake hoses, classifies under general copper alloy tubes/pipes.
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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