Bronze Bushing Scrap from China

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.

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

Differentiate from pure bronzes via assay; zinc > tin keeps it in 'other alloys' not dedicated bronze

Remove embedded steel backing common in bushings to avoid ferrous scrap reclassification