Lead-Bearing Brass Plumbing Scrap from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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