Leaded Brass Faucet Cartridge Scrap from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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