Aluminum Bronze Bushing Scrap from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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