Brass Musical Instrument Scrap
Brass musical instrument scrap comprises discarded valves, mouthpieces, and tubing from instruments like trumpets and trombones, made of copper-zinc base alloys with a copper content below 94% by weight. These components are no longer usable in their original form due to damage or wear, classifying them as copper waste and scrap. The brass alloy composition places them under tariff item 7404.00.20.
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 scrap includes mixed copper alloys or has a copper content below 94% but is not exclusively brass
This alternative covers other copper waste and scrap with copper content below 94%, which may apply if the musical instrument parts are not solely brass.
If the scrap has a 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 that the scrap is free from non-brass materials such as felt pads, leather, or wood that may be present in musical instruments
• Obtain a lab analysis confirming the copper content is below 94% by weight
• Declare the scrap as waste to the CBSA and be prepared to provide evidence of its non-functional status
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.