Brass Threaded Pipe Nipple 1/2 Inch
A 1/2-inch threaded brass pipe nipple made from copper-zinc alloy, used to connect two pipes or transition between male and female threaded fittings in plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 7412.20.00.65 as a threaded copper alloy tube fitting classified specifically as a nipple. The uniform threading on both ends allows secure, leak-proof connections in low to medium pressure applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unthreaded
Unthreaded copper alloy nipples fall under the non-threaded subheading in the same 7412.20 category.
If made of steel instead of copper alloy
Steel pipe nipples are classified under iron/steel tube fittings in Chapter 73, not copper alloys.
If imported as part of a plumbing set or kit
If sold as a complete assembly or set with other copper articles, it may be classified under 'other copper articles' rather than individual fittings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify alloy composition meets copper-zinc base alloy definition (zinc predominant, nickel <5%, tin <3%) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure threading specifications (NPT standards) are documented; customs may require samples for verification
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