7412.20.00.45 - Other

This category, HTS 7412.20.00.45, encompasses "Other" copper-zinc base alloy (brass) tube or pipe fittings. These fittings are designed for joining copper tubes or pipes but do not fall into the more specific "threaded" category. Examples within this classification may include push-fit connectors, compression fittings, flanged fittings, or other joining mechanisms that do not rely on screw threads for securement. The primary defining characteristic is their construction from brass alloys and their function as connectors or adapters for copper piping systems.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Threaded" (HTS 7412.20.00.30), is crucial. While both are brass tube or pipe fittings, the "Threaded" category is exclusively for those fittings that utilize external or internal screw threads for their connection mechanism. This "Other" category, therefore, covers all non-threaded brass fittings, broadening the scope to include a variety of mechanical connection types.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under HTS 7412.20.00.45 is final for brass tube or pipe fittings that are not threaded. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the connection method and material composition of their brass fittings to ensure accurate classification, confirming that they are indeed made of copper-zinc base alloys and do not feature threaded components for joining.