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Copper waste and scrap: > Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weight > Of copper alloys: > Other

Duty Rate (from China)

25%
MFN Base RateFree

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)

Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate25%

Products classified under HTS 7404.00.30.90

Brass Plumbing Scrap

Waste brass material recovered from discarded plumbing fixtures like valves, fittings, and pipes, containing less than 94% copper by weight as a copper-zinc alloy. Classified under HTS 7404.00.30.90 because it is scrap of copper alloys (brass per subheading note (a)) with copper content below 94%. This low-grade scrap is typically melted down for recycling into new brass products.

Nickel Silver Musical Instrument Scrap

Scrap from nickel silver (Cu-Ni-Zn) trumpet valves and saxophone keys, copper ~65%, Ni 18%, Zn 17%. <94% Cu qualifies as 'other' copper alloy scrap under HTS 7404.00.30.90 despite nickel content <5% threshold. Recycled for instrument alloys.

Muntz Metal Propeller Scrap

Scrap from Muntz metal (60/40 Cu-Zn) marine propellers and shafts, copper content 58-75% after corrosion. Fits HTS 7404.00.30.90 as other low-Cu (<94%) copper alloy scrap. Source for alpha-beta brass.

Brass Nameplate Scrap

Etched and stamped brass identification plates from machinery/vehicles, copper 85-92% in naval brass alloy. HTS 7404.00.30.90 for miscellaneous <94% Cu copper alloy scrap. Remelt for thin gauge strip.

Brass Electrical Connector Scrap

Pin and socket scrap from wiring harness connectors (C26000 cartridge brass, 87% Cu). <94% Cu fits HTS 7404.00.30.90 other copper alloy scrap. Recycled for pin stock.

Brass Valve Stem Scrap

Forged stems and bodies from industrial ball/globe valves (85-10-5 Cu-Zn-Pb), copper 82-90%. HTS 7404.00.30.90 for low-grade alloy scrap. Fodder for forging stock.

Decorative Brass Trim Scrap

Ornamental trim, escutcheons, and pulls from furniture/cabinets (leaded naval brass, Cu 86%). <94% Cu per assay for HTS 7404.00.30.90 classification. Remelt for decorative castings.

Brass Bearing Shell Scrap

Split bearing shells from marine diesel engines (Cu 78%, Zn 22%), worn beyond service. HTS 7404.00.30.90 applies to this <94% Cu brass scrap. Recast for white metal bearings.

Yellow Brass Turnings

Machining turnings and chips from yellow brass (copper-zinc alloy with ~65% Cu), collected from lathe operations with copper content averaging 85-92% by weight. Falls under HTS 7404.00.30.90 as low-copper-content scrap of copper alloys per chapter definitions. Used in secondary brass smelting.

Admiralty Brass Condenser Scrap

Scrap from admiralty brass (Cu-Zn-Sn alloy) heat exchanger tubes and condenser parts, with copper content ~72-88% by weight qualifying as brass scrap. HTS 7404.00.30.90 applies to this 'other' copper alloy scrap under 94% Cu threshold. Recycled for marine hardware production.

Bronze Bushing Scrap

Discarded bronze bushings and bearings (low-tin copper alloy) from industrial machinery, assayed at 88% copper content. While bronze-like, classified under 'other' copper alloy scrap at <94% Cu in HTS 7404.00.30.90 per hierarchy. Ideal for phosphor bronze remelt.

Brass Cartridge Case Scrap

Spent 70/30 brass shell casings from military or sporting ammunition, copper content ~68-75% by weight as fired scrap. HTS 7404.00.30.90 for low-Cu copper-zinc alloy scrap. Processed into cartridge brass sheet.

Brass Radiator Scrap

Tube and header scrap from automotive or industrial brass radiators, copper content 87-93% in Cu-Zn alloy form. HTS 7404.00.30.90 for <94% Cu copper alloy waste and scrap. Source for yellow brass ingots.

Leaded Brass Fitting Scrap

Scrap leaded brass pipe fittings (C83600 alloy, ~85% Cu, 5% Pb, balance Zn), from plumbing demolition. <94% Cu places it in HTS 7404.00.30.90 as other copper alloy scrap. Used in free-machining brass remelt.

Brass Lockset Scrap

Discarded brass deadbolts, knobs, and hinges from door hardware, copper assay 82-91% in dezincification-resistant alloy. HTS 7404.00.30.90 covers this low-Cu brass scrap category. Recycled for architectural bronze.