Leaded Tin Bronze Rod Ends Scrap from China
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.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Disclose lead percentage in entry docs for hazmat screening; ensure <5% non-copper contamination; use ISRI scrap grades for valuation