Yellow Brass Turnings from Mexico

Machining turnings and chips from yellow brass (copper-zinc alloy with ~65% Cu), collected from lathe operations with copper content averaging 85-92% by weight. Falls under HTS 7404.00.30.90 as low-copper-content scrap of copper alloys per chapter definitions. Used in secondary brass smelting.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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

Submit mill test reports confirming zinc-dominant brass composition and exact copper assay <94%

Ensure turnings are demagnetized and oil-free to prevent classification as contaminated waste