Brass Lavatory Tailpieces from Japan
Cast brass tailpieces connect sink traps to drain outlets, essential for bathroom plumbing. Classified in HTS 7419.20.00.10 as forged brass plumbing goods NESOI, meeting copper-zinc base alloy criteria. Not further worked beyond basic shaping.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.05.900%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
• Certify lead content <0.25% for NSF-372 compliance in potable systems
• Use descriptive invoices specifying 'brass plumbing tailpiece' end use
• Check for anti-siphon design features that might trigger valve classification