Brass Plumbing Scrap
Waste and scrap from discarded brass plumbing fittings, valves, and pipes made of copper-zinc base alloys with copper content under 94%. Classified under HTS 7404.00.30.55 as brass scrap not meeting higher purity thresholds or specific forms like spent anodes.
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 of copper-tin base alloys (bronze)
Bronze scrap (tin predominant per note (b)) falls under separate subheading even if <94% Cu.
If copper content 94% or higher
Purity threshold shifts classification from low-copper alloy scrap to high-copper scrap category.
If refined into bars/rods rather than scrap
Processed into semi-finished forms like bars, changes from waste/scrap Chapter 74 heading 7404 to 7407.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide assay certificates verifying copper content below 94% and brass alloy composition per subheading note (a)
• Ensure scrap is clean of hazardous contaminants like lead to comply with EPA import rules
• Declare as 'other' brass scrap, avoiding misclassification as high-purity copper scrap under 7404.00.10
Related Products under HTS 7404.00.30.55
Brass Shell Casings Scrap
Spent brass cartridge cases from military or sporting ammunition, copper-zinc alloy scrap with copper below 94% by weight. Fits HTS 7404.00.30.55 as 'other' brass waste not qualifying as spent anodes.
Brass Musical Instrument Scrap
Discarded brass valves, mouthpieces, and tubing from trumpets and trombones, copper-zinc base alloy scrap under 94% copper. HTS 7404.00.30.55 covers this as general brass scrap.
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.
Brass Radiator Scrap
Scrap from automotive or industrial brass radiator cores and tanks, copper-zinc base alloys below 94% copper content. Falls under HTS 7404.00.30.55 for other brass waste.
Brass Lock and Key Scrap
Discarded brass padlocks, door locks, and keys, copper-zinc alloy scrap with less than 94% copper. HTS 7404.00.30.55 applies to this miscellaneous brass waste.
Brass Bearing Scrap
Waste from worn brass bushings and sleeve bearings from machinery, copper-zinc alloys under 94% Cu. Classified as other brass scrap under HTS 7404.00.30.55.