Leaded Brass Gear Blank Scrap from United States
Leaded brass gear blank scrap is machining waste from the production of brass gear blanks for transmissions, made of a copper-zinc alloy with copper below 94% and lead above 0.3% to aid chip breakage. This material qualifies under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy (brass) waste and scrap, consistent with the subheading note (a) definition.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Separate steel or iron chips from the brass scrap to avoid contamination and reclassification
• Maintain a certificate of analysis confirming the copper-zinc composition and lead content
• Verify the copper percentage is below 94% to ensure the correct tariff classification