Leaded Brass Faucet Cartridge Scrap
Waste from leaded brass faucet cartridges and stems, copper-zinc base alloy scrap with >0.3% lead and <94% copper total. Meets brass definition in subheading note (a) for tariff purposes. Recovered from residential fixture teardowns.
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 refined copper content ≥99.3%
Refined unwrought copper (Chapter 74 heading 7403) for high-purity material, not alloy scrap.
If other copper alloy not brass/bronze/nickel
Catch-all for alloys outside defined base alloy notes (a)-(d).
If predominantly aluminum-copper scrap
Aluminum waste/scrap (Chapter 76) if aluminum predominates, even with copper alloys present.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'leaded brass scrap' with weight percentages to speed customs clearance
• Verify no radioactive components from industrial meters; common issue delaying entry
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Leaded Yellow Brass Water Meter Scrap
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