Brass Shell Casings Scrap from China
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.
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
• Obtain ATF approval if military surplus; declare demilitarized status
• Submit detailed chemical analysis confirming zinc-dominant brass alloy per HTS subheading note (a)
• Segregate from high-zinc scrap that might qualify under different alloy notes