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.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scrap is not classified as a copper-zinc base alloy
Covers other copper waste and scrap with less than 94% copper.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Be aware that lead content may trigger hazardous waste regulations under Canadian environmental law
• Provide assay certificates to confirm lead and copper percentages
• Separate leaded from unleaded brass scrap to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 7404.00.20
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.
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).