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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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