Leaded Brass Musical Instrument Valve Scrap from United States
Leaded brass musical instrument valve scrap is waste from valves and pistons of trumpets and trombones, made of leaded brass for lubrication, with copper below 94% and lead above 0.3%. 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 recovered from band instrument repair shops.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Remove any felt pads or cork from the valves before shipping to avoid contamination
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing copper content below 94% and lead above 0.3%
• Ensure the scrap is classified as waste, not as used goods, to avoid different tariff treatment