Aluminum Bronze Bushing Scrap
Worn-out industrial bushings and bearings made from aluminum bronze (Cu-10%Sn-5-11%Al), scrapped from heavy machinery. Falls under HTS 7404.00.30.65 as tin-base bronze scrap (<94% Cu) where tin predominates over aluminum per subheading note (b). Common in automotive and marine applications before recycling.
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 primarily copper-zinc composition
Reclassified as brass scrap under note (a) if zinc predominates and tin <3%.
If from jewelry manufacturing waste
Waste/scrap of base metals used in jewelry articles falls under Chapter 71 heading.
If high nickel content alloys
Copper-nickel base alloys per note (d) if nickel > other elements and zinc ≤1%.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require spectrographic analysis proving tin > other elements except Cu; segregate from zinc-heavy scrap to prevent duty disputes; comply with scrap cleanliness standards for customs valuation
Related Products under HTS 7404.00.30.65
Phosphor Bronze Scrap Turnings
Machining turnings and chips from phosphor bronze, a copper-tin base alloy containing 5-10% tin with phosphorus addition, collected from precision manufacturing. Classified under HTS 7404.00.30.65 as waste and scrap of copper-tin base alloys (bronze) with copper content under 94% by weight due to impurities and alloying elements. Typically low-value scrap destined for remelting in bronze production.
Tin Bronze Valve Scrap
Discarded ship and industrial valves cast from UNS C83600 tin bronze (88%Cu-10%Sn-2%Zn). HTS 7404.00.30.65 applies as copper-tin base alloy scrap with <94% copper due to tin/impurities. Recycled for new castings in plumbing and marine sectors.
Leaded Tin Bronze Rod Ends Scrap
Machined rod ends from leaded tin bronze (Cu-10%Sn-5%Pb) used in connectors, scrapped from aerospace/automotive production. Under HTS 7404.00.30.65 as bronze scrap (<94%Cu) with tin-base alloy per note (b); lead is permitted minor element.
Silicon Bronze Welding Rod Scrap
Used/overrun welding rods of silicon bronze (Cu-5%Sn-3%Si), generated from fabrication shops. HTS 7404.00.30.65 covers this tin-base bronze scrap (<94%Cu) where tin > silicon per definition (b).
Gunmetal Bearing Scrap
Scrap bearings from gunmetal (LG2 bronze: 88%Cu-10%Sn-2%Zn), traditional marine propeller alloy. Classified HTS 7404.00.30.65 as tin-bronze waste (<94%Cu); zinc minor per note (b).
Bell Bronze Casting Runners
Gate and riser scrap from bell bronze castings (78%Cu-20-22%Sn), used for musical instruments. HTS 7404.00.30.65 as high-tin bronze scrap (<94%Cu), tin clearly predominates.