Aluminum Compression Union Fitting from China
A compression-type union fitting made of aluminum for easy disconnection of tube sections without tools. Classified in HTS 7609.00.00.00 as a pipe coupling variant. Common in refrigeration and air conditioning lines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
80.7%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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
• Include assembly instructions showing compression ferrule design for tube use
• Ensure ferrules/nuts are included; incomplete sets may reclassify as parts
• Validate against REACH/Prop 65 for lead-free compliance in drinking water apps