Brass Teapot for Stovetop

A traditional stovetop teapot made from copper-zinc base alloy (brass), designed for domestic boiling water over an open flame or gas stove. It falls under HTS 7418.10.00.21 as a non-electric cooking apparatus of brass for household use, meeting the subheading note for brass alloys where zinc predominates over other elements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+17.5%20.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

7418Same rate: 20.5%

If not qualifying as copper-zinc base alloy

Alloys failing strict brass criteria (e.g., higher nickel or tin) fall under other copper alloy household articles.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 20.5%

If made primarily of stainless steel with brass accents

Primary material determines heading; steel-based construction shifts to Chapter 73 for stainless steel kitchenware.

7419Lower: 10% vs 20.5%

If imported as individual replacement lid or spout

Parts of copper articles not specified elsewhere classify under 7419, separate from complete cooking apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify alloy composition meets brass definition (zinc predominant, nickel <5%, tin <3%) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification

Ensure labeling indicates non-electric domestic use; provide product photos showing stovetop compatibility for customs review