Brass Piano Hinge from Japan
A continuous brass hinge with a long, narrow leaf design ideal for lids on pianos, chests, and toy boxes, providing full-length support. Classified under HTS 8302.10.9090 as an 'other' base metal hinge for furniture and similar articles. Its narrow profile distinguishes it from standard butt hinges.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.4%
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
Import Tips
• Provide alloy certificates confirming brass composition to prevent reclassification as copper articles under Chapter 74
• Label hinges with country of melt and pour origin for steel/brass content to comply with Section 232 tariffs