Brass Compression Fittings for PEX Tubing from Mexico
These brass compression fittings connect PEX tubing in plumbing systems, featuring a copper-zinc alloy body designed for water supply lines. Classified under HTS 7419.20.00.10 as cast or forged brass plumbing goods not further worked elsewhere. They meet brass alloy definitions with zinc predominant over other elements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
50%
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
• Verify alloy composition meets US brass standards (zinc > other elements, Ni <5%, Sn <3%) with mill test certificates
• Include plumbing end-use documentation to avoid reclassification as general copper fittings
• Watch for lead-free compliance under Safe Drinking Water Act for potable water applications