Muntz Metal Propeller Scrap from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Marine growth/salt requires power washing; provide cleanliness photos
• Zn loss from dezincification lowers Cu%; re-assay post-cleaning
• ITAR check for military propellers; demil certs mandatory