Brass articles Hs Code

Brass articles harmonized system code

Product Overview Brass articles classified under HS Code 741980 encompass a diverse range of finished goods manufactured primarily from brass alloys, which consist predominantly of copper and zinc. These articles include, but are not limited to, household utensils, kitchenware, decorative items, and small hardware components. Typically, these products exhibit precise dimensional tolerances, smooth surface finishes, and are often subjected to processes such as casting, machining, polishing, and plating to enhance durability and corrosion resistance. Quality attributes include compliance with standardized brass compositions (e.g., UNS C36000), mechanical strength parameters, and surface treatment specifications. Within HS Code 741980, subcategories cover miscellaneous brass articles not elsewhere specified, including brass fittings, ornamental items, and functional components tailored for both consumer and industrial applications. Commercially, these brass articles serve critical roles in the food service sector for utensils and containers, retail environments for decorative and functional products, and processing industries requiring corrosion-resistant and thermally conductive materials. Their market positioning is defined by a balance of cost-efficiency, material robustness, and versatility, granting them competitive advantages in international trade circuits where material quality and regulatory compliance are paramount. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 741980 falls under Chapter 74 “Copper and Articles Thereof,” with the hierarchical breakdown as follows: Chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof), Heading 7419 (Articles of brass), and Subheading 741980 designating “Other articles of brass, not elsewhere specified or included.” The classification rationale is based on the material composition (primarily brass) and the nature of the articles, which do not fall into more specific subheadings such as tubes, pipes, or rods. From a trade perspective, brass articles under this code are typically packaged in protective cartons or wooden crates with adequate cushioning to prevent deformation and surface damage during transit. Preservation methods may include anti-tarnish coatings and humidity-controlled packaging to maintain product integrity. Shipping requirements align with international standards, ensuring compliance with WTO rules of origin and customs valuation protocols. Quality standards generally adhere to ISO 9453 (Copper and copper alloys – Chemical composition and form of castings) and ASTM B16/B16M for brass material specifications. These classifications and trade specifications facilitate accurate customs clearance, tariff application, and regulatory adherence across global supply chains.

Brass articles Chapter Note

1.- In this Chapter the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them : (a) Refined copper Metal containing at least 99.85 % by weight of copper; or Metal containing at least 97.5 % by weight of copper, provided that the content by weight of any other element does not exceed the limit specified in the following table : (b) Copper alloys Metallic substances other than unrefined copper in which copper predominates by weight over each of the other elements, provided that : (i) the content by weight of at least one of the other elements is greater than the limit specified in the foregoing table; or (ii) the total content by weight of such other elements exceeds 2.5 %. (c) Master alloys Alloys containing with other elements more than 10 % by weight of copper, not usefully malleable and commonly used as an additive in the manufacture of other alloys or as de-oxidants, desulphurising agents or for similar uses in the metallurgy of non-ferrous metals. However, copper phosphide (phosphor copper) containing more than 15 % by weight of phosphorus falls in heading 28.53.