Brass Valve Stem Scrap from China

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.

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

Threaded ends common; grind smooth or declare as 'turnings'

Gate valve stems often have steel seats; full disassembly required

Pressure-tested history irrelevant for scrap; focus on composition