Brass Teapot for Stovetop from Germany
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.
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
9903.05.900%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 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