Brass Plumbing Scrap from China
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.
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
• 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