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.
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 imported as usable valve parts
Finished metal fittings/parts of valves class under Chapter 84, not scrap.
If zinc content ≥10% or predominates tin
Note (b) excludes if zinc ≥10%; becomes brass scrap under note (a).
If containing hazardous fluxes/slags
Slag/ash from metal processing with copper content moves to Chapter 26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document foundry alloy specs confirming bronze classification; remove non-metal residues to avoid waste handling fees; track bill of lading for origin verification
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Aluminum Bronze Bushing Scrap
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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).
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