Brass Fitting Scrap
Brass fitting scrap consists of waste elbows, tees, and couplings from pipe systems made of copper-zinc alloys with a copper content below 94% by weight. These items are no longer usable as fittings due to breakage or wear, qualifying them as copper waste and scrap under tariff item 7404.00.20. The brass composition places them within the copper-zinc base alloy category, distinct from other copper scrap types.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the brass scrap does not meet the specific copper content threshold or is mixed with other copper alloys
This alternative covers other copper waste and scrap with a copper content below 94% by weight, which may apply if the scrap is not exclusively brass.
If the scrap contains copper content of 94% or more by weight
This item covers other copper waste and scrap, including higher-copper-content materials that fall outside the brass-specific classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the copper content is below 94% by weight and obtain a certificate of analysis to support classification under 7404.00.20
• Verify that the scrap is not contaminated with other metals or materials that could affect its classification
• Declare the shipment accurately to the CBSA to avoid penalties or delays
Related Products under Tariff item 7404.00.20
Automotive Radiator Scrap
Automotive radiator scrap consists of shredded copper-brass radiator cores recovered from end-of-life vehicles, typically containing 65-75% copper by weight with zinc as the predominant secondary element. This material falls under tariff item 7404.00.20 because it is a copper-zinc base alloy (brass) waste and scrap with a copper content below 94% by weight, as defined in the subheading notes of Chapter 74.
Brass Bearing Scrap
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.
Brass Casting Scrap
Brass casting scrap consists of gates, risers, and defective castings from brass foundry operations, made of copper-zinc alloys with copper content below 94%. This scrap is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy (brass) waste, per the subheading note (a) definition, and is a byproduct of the casting process.
Brass Decorative Hardware Scrap
Brass decorative hardware scrap is waste from brass cabinet pulls, knobs, and hinges, 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 recovered from renovation and demolition projects.
Brass Demolition Scrap
Brass demolition scrap is mixed brass components recovered from building demolition, including flashings and trim, made of copper-zinc base alloys with copper content below 94%. This scrap is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy (brass) waste, per the subheading note (a) definition, and represents a general recycling stream from construction waste.
Brass Electrical Connector Scrap
Brass electrical connector scrap is waste brass pins and terminals from wiring harnesses and connectors, 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 electronics and automotive dismantling.