Brass Faucet Scrap

Waste brass from old kitchen/bathroom faucets and spigots, copper-zinc alloys with copper content less than 94%. Classified in HTS 7404.00.30.55 as other brass scrap.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7404.00.30Same rate: 25%

If specifically spent electric transmission anodes

Narrower 'spent anodes' category within brass scrap for certain industrial uses.

7419Lower: 10% vs 25%

If machined parts rather than scrap

Usable finished articles classified as 'other' copper articles, not waste.

7404.00Same rate: 25%

If copper purity >=94% despite alloy origin

Assay-based purity threshold governs over alloy composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for lead content; declare if over Safe Drinking Water Act limits

• Provide weight certificates and alloy breakdown matching brass definition

• Separate plastic/rubber components to prevent mixed scrap penalties