U.S. imports of Copper Sanitary Ware & Parts (HS 741820) totaled $4.7M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Copper Sanitary Ware & Parts paid $2.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 57.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCopper and brass sanitary ware — including faucet bodies, drain fittings, toilet flush components, and related plumbing fixtures — enters under three 10-digit lines that separate brass articles (7418201000) from other copper sanitary ware (7418205000), with a legacy combined line (7418200000) also present. Taiwan leads US supply, with China and Germany also significant sources. Brass dominates this category commercially because its machinability and corrosion resistance make it the standard alloy for precision-cast plumbing components. Importers should be aware that lead-content regulations under NSF/ANSI 61 and state-level plumbing codes (notably California's AB 1953) can affect market access for brass sanitary fittings regardless of HTS classification.
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420 import shipments a month
NSF/ANSI 61 and the federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act restrict lead content in plumbing fittings that convey potable water to a weighted average of 0.25% or less. California's AB 1953 imposes similar requirements. Importers must ensure their brass sanitary ware meets these standards and obtain appropriate third-party certification before selling into the US market, as non-compliant goods can be refused sale or recalled.
Heading 7418.20 covers finished sanitary ware and its parts — items like faucet bodies, flush valves, and drain assemblies designed for permanent installation in bathrooms and kitchens. Copper tube fittings (elbows, tees, couplings) used in pipe systems are classified under heading 7412, while valves are typically classified under Chapter 84. The distinction turns on whether the article is a finished sanitary fixture or a pipe-system component.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 7418
Subheading 741820 · $4.7M of $7.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $53.4M of Copper Sanitary Ware & Parts and exported $14.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7418201000 | Sanitary Ware and Parts Thereof of Brass | $4.0M | 57.14% | 100.00% | $2.3M |
| 7418205000 | Sanitary Ware and Parts Thereof of Copper Ex Brass | $642K | 58.47% | 99.07% | $376K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7418200000 | Sanitary Ware and Parts Thereof, of Copper | $1.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and China together supply 54% of it. China pays 74.8% duty; Taiwan 50.1%.
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rate provision · imports
0.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 57.33% of imports for consumption.