Copper Alloy Brake Hose Elbow Fitting 8703 Vehicles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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