Brass Stock Pot from Japan
A large brass stock pot designed for cooking soups, stews, and boiling water in home kitchens. Made primarily from copper-zinc base alloy (brass) as defined in subheading note (a), with zinc predominating over other elements and low nickel/tin content. Classified under 7418.10.0023 as cooking and kitchen ware of brass.
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 subheading note (a) brass definition via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification
• Label products clearly as 'brass' and provide material breakdown for CBP inspection