Brass Plumbing Scrap from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Obtain certified copper content assay from accredited lab showing <94% Cu to qualify under this subheading; misclassification risks penalties
• Provide documentation proving origin as scrap (not prime metal) and alloy composition matching brass definition in chapter notes
• Verify no hazardous contaminants (lead, etc.) exceed EPA limits; common pitfall is incomplete cleaning leading to rejection