Admiralty Brass Condenser Scrap from China
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.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Reference ISRI 'Berry' or 'Condenser' specs for grading; customs often requires matching these standards
• Tin content <3% keeps it classified as brass (note a); test and document to avoid bronze misclassification