Kohler Purist Bath and Shower Faucet Set from Japan
A premium hand-operated copper faucet set for baths and showers, featuring thermostatic mixing and under 850 kPa rating. Designed for precise temperature control, it qualifies as a bath and shower faucet per HTS 8481.80.1020.
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
• Label as 'bath and shower faucet' explicitly; avoid generic 'valve' terms to prevent reclassification
• Comply with NSF/ANSI 61 for lead-free certification, mandatory for U.S. plumbing imports
• Document hand-operation mechanism; automatic sensor versions go to different subheadings