U.S. imports of Sanitary Ware & Parts, Not Elsewhere Specified, of Copper (SITC 69752) totaled $4.7M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Sanitary Ware & Parts, Not Elsewhere Specified, of Copper 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's natural antimicrobial properties and corrosion resistance make copper sanitary ware a premium choice in healthcare, hospitality, and high-end residential plumbing applications. Like its iron and steel counterpart, this SITC heading is residual in scope, capturing copper sanitary articles and their parts that are not more specifically classified elsewhere. Copper-content goods may be subject to Section 232 tariffs on copper derivatives, so importers should verify the applicable HTS subheading and any trade-remedy exposure before shipment.
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420 import shipments a month
Copper offers inherent antimicrobial surface properties, making it preferred in healthcare and food-service environments where pathogen control is a priority. It also resists corrosion in humid conditions, though its higher material cost typically limits use to premium or specialty applications.
Copper-derivative articles can fall within the scope of Section 232 measures depending on their specific HTS classification. Importers should work with a licensed customs broker to determine whether their particular copper sanitary ware subheading carries a Section 232 obligation.
Basic heading 417 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69752 · $4.7M of $27.0B
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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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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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$4.7MYoY · free account
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$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $53.4M of Sanitary Ware & Parts, Not Elsewhere Specified, of Copper and exported $14.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.