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
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
• 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