Brass Threaded Pipe Nipple 1/2 Inch from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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