Brass Shower Valve from Japan
A thermostatic mixing valve body constructed from brass (copper-zinc alloy) for controlling shower water temperature and flow in residential bathrooms. Falls under HTS 7418.20.10.00 as a part of brass sanitary ware essential for household hygiene fixtures. Alloy qualifies under subheading note (a) with zinc as predominant element.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed engineering drawings showing household sanitary use; test for lead-free compliance under SDWA; avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial supply to prevent part reclassification