Chrome Brass Bathroom Sink Faucet from China

A hand-operated faucet made primarily from brass with a chrome finish, designed for mounting on bathroom sinks to control water flow for washing. It falls under HTS 8481.80.50.60 as it is a sink faucet of materials other than copper, nickel, or iron/steel alloys, featuring a single-handle lever for easy operation. This classification applies to retail bathroom fixtures with integrated aerators for water efficiency.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm 'other materials' status (e.g

brass > zinc alloys) and avoid reclassification to 8481.80.30

Include detailed CAD drawings and installation instructions in documentation to prove it's a complete hand-operated faucet, not parts

Ensure compliance with NSF/ANSI 61 standards for lead-free content; common pitfall is missing certifications leading to CBP holds