Leaded Brass Marine Through-Hull Fitting Scrap
Leaded brass marine through-hull fitting scrap is waste from seacocks and through-hull fittings on boats, made of a leaded dezincification-resistant brass with copper below 94% and lead above 0.3%. This scrap falls under tariff item 7404.00.20 as copper-zinc base alloy (brass) waste, consistent with the subheading note (a) classification.
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 alloy is not a copper-zinc base alloy
Other low-copper alloy scrap is classified under this alternative.
If the copper content is 94% or more
Scrap with higher copper content is classified as other copper waste and scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure fittings are free of marine growth or coatings that could be considered hazardous waste
• Provide documentation of the alloy composition to confirm it is brass with copper below 94%
• Check if the scrap requires an environmental import permit under Canadian regulations
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.