Nickel Silver Musical Instrument Scrap from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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