Copper Kitchen Faucet from Germany
A hand-operated copper faucet designed for kitchen sinks, featuring a single lever control for easy flow and temperature adjustment. It falls under HTS 8481.80.1050 as a hand-operated valve of copper with a pressure rating under 850 kPa, used in residential plumbing systems. The low-pressure rating suits typical household water supply lines.
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 the valve's pressure rating with manufacturer specs and include test certifications to confirm under 850 kPa
• Label material as copper per ASTM standards; alloy composition affects classification if not pure copper
• Avoid misclassification as brass by providing copper content documentation to prevent higher duties