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
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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