Leaded Yellow Brass Water Meter Scrap
Scrap from discarded leaded yellow brass water meters and housings, featuring a copper-zinc alloy with lead exceeding 0.3% for machinability and copper content below 94%. This material is classified under tariff item 7404.00.20 per subheading note (a).
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 scrap is not confirmed as a copper-zinc base alloy
This item covers other copper waste and scrap with copper content below 94%.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Remove any plastic or glass components from the water meters before shipping
• Provide detailed alloy composition data to support classification
• Verify that the scrap is free from hazardous materials that could trigger environmental review
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Brass Faucet Scrap
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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.
Lead-Bearing Brass Plumbing Scrap
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Leaded Brass Ammunition Casing Scrap
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