Brass Compression Fittings from China
Brass compression fittings are used to connect copper tubing in plumbing systems for water supply lines. They consist of a brass body, nut, and ferrule, meeting the definition of copper-zinc base alloys (brasses) as zinc predominates over other elements. Classified under 7419.80.5010 as brass plumbing goods not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify brass alloy composition meets subheading note (a) with zinc predominant and nickel <5%, providing mill test certificates
• Label products clearly as 'brass plumbing fittings' to avoid misclassification into cast fittings under 7418