Brass Musical Instrument Scrap from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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