Leaded Brass Electrical Terminal Scrap
Scrap brass terminals/standoffs from wiring harnesses with lead >0.3% for solderability, Cu-Zn base <94%. Electrical equipment recycling stream classified as brass per note (a).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high copper electrical alloy scrap
≥94% Cu alloys from electronics in separate hierarchy.
If waste electrical assemblies
Electrical waste (Chapter 85) if functional circuits remain.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Strip plastics completely; composites go to 3915/3926
• RoHS declarations often available from OEMs for composition
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Leaded Brass Musical Instrument Valve Scrap
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Leaded Yellow Brass Water Meter Scrap
Scrap from discarded leaded yellow brass water meters and housings, featuring copper-zinc alloy with >0.3% lead for easy machining, copper <94%. Classified under brass waste per HTS chapter subheading note (a). Typical from municipal utility replacements.
Leaded Brass Faucet Cartridge Scrap
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