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Architectural Bronze Trim Scrap

Salvaged architectural bronze trim scrap from building demolition, with a copper content of 87% and tin as the predominant alloying element. This is a copper-tin base alloy (bronze) with less than 94% copper, falling under the non-alloyed spent anodes item as it is not alloyed with zinc or nickel.

Bronze Bearing Scrap

Scrap from phosphor bronze bushings and bearings, containing 88% copper and 10% tin, with less than 94% copper. This is a copper-tin base alloy (bronze) per subheading note (b), and since it is not alloyed with zinc or nickel, it fits under the non-alloyed spent anodes item.

Copper Refinery Cathode Edge Trim Scrap

Trimmed edge scrap from refined copper cathodes during finishing, with copper content below 94% due to surface impurities. This is non-alloyed copper waste and scrap, fitting the description of spent anodes not alloyed with less than 94% copper.

Electrolytic Copper Refinery Turnings Scrap

Fine copper turnings and shavings generated during machining of refined copper anodes, with copper assay under 94%. These are non-alloyed copper waste and scrap, classified under the spent anodes item as they originate from refining processes.

Refined Copper Anode Slime Residue Scrap

Residue scrap from anode slime treatment in copper refineries, assaying less than 94% copper with precious metal contaminants. This is non-alloyed copper waste and scrap derived from spent anodes, fitting the tariff item description.

Refined Copper Electrolyte Tank Lining Scrap

Scrap metal from replaced linings of copper electrolyte tanks, with less than 94% copper from solution pickup. This is non-alloyed copper waste and scrap, classified under the spent anodes item as it comes from copper refining operations.

Refined Copper Spent Anodes

Spent anodes recovered from electrolytic copper refining processes, containing less than 94% copper by weight after use. These anodes are not alloyed and are classified as copper waste and scrap under this tariff item.

Refinery Copper Filter Cake Scrap

Filter cake from copper electrolyte purification containing metallic copper below 94%, classified as non-alloyed copper waste and scrap. This byproduct of refinery filtration systems fits the spent anodes item as it is not alloyed.

Spent Refined Copper Busbar Scrap

Used busbar sections from copper refineries, degraded to less than 94% copper assay from oxidation and contamination. These are non-alloyed copper waste and scrap, fitting the spent anodes item as they are not alloyed.

Automotive Radiator Scrap

Shredded copper-brass radiator cores from end-of-life vehicles, containing 65-75% copper with zinc as the predominant alloying element. This material qualifies as copper-zinc base alloy (brass) scrap under subheading note (a), with copper content below 94% by weight.

Brass Faucet Scrap

Dismantled brass faucet bodies and spouts recovered from fixture recycling, typically 62% copper, 36% zinc, and 2% lead. This is copper-zinc base alloy scrap with copper content below 94%, meeting the definition of brass under subheading note (a).

Brass Plumbing Scrap

Waste brass fittings, valves, and pipes from plumbing systems, with copper content typically 60-70% by weight and zinc as the predominant secondary element. This material falls under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy scrap with less than 94% copper.

Brass Shell Casings Scrap

De-milled military and police brass cartridge cases, typically 70% copper and 30% zinc, with copper content below 94%. These are copper-zinc base alloy scrap per subheading note (a), requiring demilitarization certification for import.

Lead-Bearing Brass Plumbing Scrap

Waste scrap from old leaded brass plumbing fittings, valves, and pipes, with copper content under 94% and lead exceeding 0.3%. This material is a copper-zinc base alloy per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.

Leaded Brass Ammunition Casing Scrap

Spent leaded brass shell casings from military and police ranges, composed of a copper-zinc alloy with less than 94% copper and lead content exceeding 0.3%. This scrap meets the brass definition under subheading note (a) and is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.

Leaded Brass Bearing Shell Scrap

Scrap from leaded brass engine and machinery bearings, consisting of a copper-zinc base alloy with copper content below 94% and lead exceeding 0.3% as an intentional alloying element. This material is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 per subheading note (a).

Leaded Muntz Metal Ship Propeller Scrap

Alpha-beta brass (Muntz metal) scrap from marine propellers, with a lead addition exceeding 0.3% and total copper content below 94%. This material is a copper-zinc base alloy per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.

Leaded Red Brass Valve Scrap

Scrap red brass valves with copper content below 94%, zinc as the base alloying element, and lead exceeding 0.3% per subheading note (a). This material is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy scrap.

Leaded Yellow Brass Water Meter Scrap

Scrap from discarded leaded yellow brass water meters and housings, featuring a copper-zinc alloy with lead exceeding 0.3% for machinability and copper content below 94%. This material is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 per subheading note (a).

Muntz Metal Sheet Scrap

Trim scrap from Muntz metal marine sheathing sheets, composed of 60% copper and 40% zinc. This is a copper-zinc base alloy with copper content below 94%, classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 per subheading note (a).

Naval Brass Propeller Scrap

Corroded naval brass propeller fragments from marine salvage, typically 63% copper, 36% zinc, and 1% tin. This copper-zinc base alloy scrap has copper content below 94%, meeting the brass definition under subheading note (a).

Red Brass Pipe Scrap

Scrap red brass water meter bodies and pipes, containing 85% copper and 15% zinc, with copper content below 94%. This material is a copper-zinc base alloy per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.

Yellow Brass Turnings

Machining turnings from yellow brass components, typically 65% copper and 35% zinc, with copper content below 94%. These turnings are copper-zinc base alloy scrap per subheading note (a), classified under tariff item 7404.00.20.

Leaded Brass Clock Gear Scrap

Leaded brass clock gear scrap from precision timepieces, with copper-zinc base and copper below 94%, lead over 0.3%. This scrap qualifies for tariff item 7404.00.91 as other copper waste and scrap, as it is not classified as a brass alloy under the specific tariff item for brass scrap.

Leaded Brass Electrical Terminal Scrap

Leaded brass electrical terminal scrap from wiring harnesses, with copper-zinc base and copper below 94%, lead over 0.3%. This scrap qualifies for tariff item 7404.00.91 as other copper waste and scrap, as it is not classified as a brass alloy under the specific tariff item for brass scrap.

Leaded Brass Faucet Cartridge Scrap

Leaded brass faucet cartridge scrap from residential fixtures, with copper-zinc base alloy and copper below 94%, lead over 0.3%. This scrap qualifies for tariff item 7404.00.91 as other copper waste and scrap, as it is not classified as a brass alloy under the specific tariff item for brass scrap.

Leaded Brass Fire Extinguisher Valve Scrap

Leaded brass fire extinguisher valve scrap, with copper-zinc base alloy and copper below 94%, lead over 0.3%. This scrap qualifies for tariff item 7404.00.91 as other copper waste and scrap, as it is not classified as a brass alloy under the specific tariff item for brass scrap.

Leaded Brass Gear Blank Scrap

Leaded brass gear blank scrap from transmission manufacturing, with copper-zinc base alloy and copper below 94%, lead over 0.3%. This scrap qualifies for tariff item 7404.00.91 as other copper waste and scrap, as it is not classified as a brass alloy under the specific tariff item for brass scrap.