Brass Door Nameplate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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