Brass Door Hinge

A heavy-duty brass hinge designed for mounting on interior and exterior doors in residential and commercial buildings. It falls under HTS 8302.41.90 as a base metal mounting suitable for buildings, specifically categorized as 'other' fittings not enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. These hinges provide smooth pivoting action and are commonly used in construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8302.42.30Lower: 21.4% vs 38.5%

If specifically for furniture like cabinets

Fittings designed exclusively for furniture shift to 8302.42, separating building from furniture applications.

8302.41.30Higher: 38.9% vs 38.5%

If for coachwork or saddlery

Mountings for vehicles or leather goods fall under separate provisions excluding pure building use.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 38.5%

If made of iron or steel without brass plating

Plain iron/steel articles move to Chapter 73, as Chapter 83 prioritizes specific base metal alloys.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify base metal composition (e.g

• brass >50% copper) via lab testing to confirm classification under Chapter 83

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'suitable for buildings' use to avoid misclassification as furniture fittings

• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese brass hinges; provide country-of-origin certificates