Brass Bearing Scrap from Germany
Brass bearing scrap is waste from worn brass bushings and sleeve bearings used in machinery, made of copper-zinc alloys with copper content below 94%. This scrap falls under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy (brass) waste, consistent with the subheading note (a) definition, and is a common recycling stream from industrial maintenance.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Remove any steel cages or rollers from the bearings before shipping to avoid mixed-metal classification
• Provide a commercial invoice describing the scrap as brass with copper content below 94%
• Ensure the scrap is free of lubricants or oils that could trigger environmental regulations