Brass Door Hinge from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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