Brass PEX Fittings from Japan
Brass fittings designed for PEX tubing connections in modern plumbing installations, featuring crimp or expansion rings. As copper-zinc alloys per subheading note (a), they are brass plumbing goods not covered elsewhere. Falls under 7419.80.5010 for unlisted brass plumbing components.
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
• Provide NSF/ANSI 61 certification for potable water contact to demonstrate compliance
• Document exact alloy breakdown to confirm brass status vs. other copper alloys