Copper Alloy Hex Nuts 1/4-20 UNC

These 1/4-20 UNC hex nuts are forged from copper-zinc brass alloy, providing excellent conductivity and resistance to dezincification in electrical and marine uses. HTS 7415.33.80 covers these as 'nuts' of copper, distinct from iron/steel equivalents. Composition adheres to brass definition with zinc > other elements and nickel <5%.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+35.0%38%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7318.16.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38%

If iron or steel with copper plating only

Surface copper plating on steel bases classifies as steel under substantial transformation rules, not pure copper alloy.

7415Same rate: 38%

If machine screws rather than nuts

Full-length threaded machine screws have dedicated subheading 7415.32, separate from nuts.

7419Lower: 10% vs 38%

If in retail chain sets

Copper articles in consumer packs (e.g., nut-bolt chains) may go to 7419.10 as chain rather than individual nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use commercial invoices specifying UNC thread standard and exact alloy grade (e.g

β€’ C36000)

β€’ Obtain pre-shipment approvals for lead-free compliance if destined for potable water systems

β€’ Separate copper nuts from mixed metal shipments to avoid blended duty calculations

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