Refined Copper Musical Instrument Scrap

Scrap bells and components from refined copper musical instruments like trumpets. Classified 7404.00.60.20 when no longer functional as instruments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9209.92.80.00Lower: 22.1% vs 25%

If functional brass instruments

Musical instruments stay Chapter 92 until scrapped.

7404.00.60Same rate: 25%

If actual brass (Cu-Zn) bells

Brass instruments use alloy per note a.

7117.19.15.00Higher: 25.5% vs 25%

If silver-soldered joints

Imitation jewelry classification if plated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Separate lacquer/valves mechanically

โ€ข Appraise as scrap value, not collectible instrument

โ€ข Batch by gauge thickness for smelter prep