Brass Door Nameplate from Japan
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 — 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 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