Brass Door Nameplate from China
A personalized brass nameplate for doors, engraved with names or numbers, made from copper-zinc alloy (brass). Classified under HTS 7419.80.50 as other copper articles, specifically brass per subheading note (a), not covered by chain, springs, or cloth headings. Common for residential and commercial entry identification.
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
• Provide alloy analysis confirming zinc predominance and nickel under 5% to qualify as brass
• Ensure engraving doesn't alter classification to Chapter 82 hand tools if used functionally
• Document end-use as decorative to prevent shifts to building hardware under Chapter 83