Brass Compression Elbow Fitting from Japan
A 90-degree elbow fitting made from copper-zinc brass alloy used for connecting copper tubing in plumbing systems. It falls under HTS 7412.20.00 as a tube fitting of copper alloys, specifically brass where zinc predominates over other elements. Commonly used in residential water lines.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify alloy composition meets brass definition (zinc > other elements, Ni <5%, Sn <3%) with mill test certificates
• Provide detailed technical specs including pressure ratings and dimensions for CBP classification
• Avoid misclassification as copper-nickel by confirming nickel content below 5%