Brass Nameplate for Machinery from Japan
A flat engraved brass plate used for labeling industrial machinery specifications and serial numbers. Classified under HTS 7419.80.5050 as other copper alloy articles, specifically brass (copper-zinc base alloy), not covered by specific headings like castings or springs.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide alloy analysis confirming zinc predominance (<5% nickel, <3% tin) per subheading note (a) to qualify as brass
• Label as 'machinery parts' only if imported with equipment; standalone plates risk reclassification