Brass Plumbing Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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