Nickel Silver Musical Instrument Scrap
Scrap from nickel silver (Cu-Ni-Zn) trumpet valves and saxophone keys, copper ~65%, Ni 18%, Zn 17%. <94% Cu qualifies as 'other' copper alloy scrap under HTS 7404.00.30.90 despite nickel content <5% threshold. Recycled for instrument alloys.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reclassified as bronze composition
Some instrument alloys meet tin-bronze criteria despite Ni presence.
If parts still functional in instruments
Valves/keys as musical instrument parts, not scrap, until disassembled.
If nickel predominates
High-Ni alloys shift to nickel waste/scrap chapter if Cu secondary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm Ni <5% per note (c) to stay out of nickel silver dedicated category; provide spectro analysis
• Polish/solder residues common; acid wash and rinse to meet cleanliness standards
• Avoid mixing with true nickel silvers (>5% Ni) to prevent reclassification batches
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Brass Electrical Connector Scrap
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