Nickel Silver Brake Tee for Heavy Trucks 8704 from China
Corrosion-resistant nickel silver (copper-nickel-zinc) tee fitting for brake hose branch lines in 8704 trucks. Meets subheading note (c) with ≥5% nickel for enhanced durability in fleet operations. Still classifies under 7412.20.0015 as copper alloy brake hose fitting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Chemical analysis confirming ≥5% nickel distinguishes from standard brass
• Heavy truck GVWR documentation links to 8704 applicability
• Avoid plating that alters base alloy composition classification