Brass Plumbing Scrap
Waste brass fittings, valves, and pipes from plumbing fixtures with copper content typically 60-70% by weight, mixed with zinc predominant. Classified under HTS 7404.00.30 as copper-zinc base alloy scrap below 94% copper threshold per subheading note (a). Excludes high-purity copper scrap.
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Alternative Classifications
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If copper content 94% or higher
Higher purity copper scrap moves to 7404.00.60 regardless of alloy composition.
If scrap contains precious metals >2% by weight
Waste/scrap of precious metal alloys classified in Chapter 71, not copper scrap.
If predominantly aluminum with copper as minor alloying element
Aluminum waste predominates by weight, shifting to Chapter 76 aluminum scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide assay certificates verifying copper content <94% and alloy type (brass/bronze) to avoid misclassification
• Ensure scrap is clean of hazardous contaminants like lead/oil per EPA recycling standards
• Declare as non-hazardous waste; obtain prior notice via ACE for environmental compliance
Related Products under HTS 7404.00.30
Automotive Radiator Scrap
Shredded copper-brass radiator cores from vehicles containing 65-75% copper, zinc dominant per subheading note (a). Classified as low-copper content scrap under 7404.00.30. Common recycling stream from end-of-life autos.
Yellow Brass Turnings
Machining turnings from yellow brass (Cu 65%, Zn 35%) with copper below 94% threshold. Subheading note (a) defines as copper-zinc base alloy scrap. Generated from lathe operations on brass components.
Bronze Bearing Scrap
Scrap from phosphor bronze bushings/bearings (Cu 88%, Sn 10%, P trace) with copper <94%. Meets subheading note (b) copper-tin base alloy definition. From industrial machinery rebuilds.
Brass Shell Casings Scrap
De-milled military/police brass cartridge cases (70% Cu, 30% Zn) with copper <94%. Classic brass scrap per subheading note (a). Requires demilitarization certification.
Naval Brass Propeller Scrap
Corroded naval brass (63% Cu, 36% Zn, 1% Sn) propeller fragments from marine salvage, copper <94%. Copper-zinc alloy per note (a). Saltwater exposed scrap.
Red Brass Pipe Scrap
Scrap red brass (85% Cu, 15% Zn) water meter bodies and pipes, still <94% copper. Borderline copper-zinc alloy per note (a). From plumbing replacement projects.