Refined Copper Pipe Scrap
Waste scraps from refined copper plumbing pipes and tubes, often from building demolitions or plumbing replacements. Falls under HTS 7404.00.60.20 as scrap of refined copper, distinct from alloyed piping materials.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If copper-zinc base alloy (brass pipes)
Brass scrap where zinc predominates over other elements (per note a) classified under alloy waste subheadings.
If contaminated with iron/steel from mixed demolition scrap
Ferrous metal-bearing waste falls under Chapter 72, requiring magnetic separation proofs.
If sorted into clean refined copper bars instead of scrap form
Processed into refined copper products (not waste) moves to Chapter 74 semi-finished goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificates confirming refined copper status; alloy traces can shift classification
• Segregate from brass fittings during collection to prevent alloy contamination
• Register as scrap importer under EPA rules if processing domestically; track chain of custody for origin verification
Related Products under HTS 7404.00.60.20
Refined Copper Wire Scrap
Scrap consisting of discarded refined copper electrical wiring and cables, typically from decommissioned machinery or construction sites. Classified under HTS 7404.00.60.20 as waste and scrap of refined copper (purity typically 99.9%+), not alloys, collected for recycling into new copper products.
Refined Copper Roofing Scrap
Scrap from refined copper roofing sheets and flashing removed during building renovations. HTS 7404.00.60.20 applies to this refined copper waste, valued for high purity in smelters.
Refined Copper Busbar Scrap
Industrial scrap from refined copper busbars used in electrical panels and substations. Classified as refined copper waste under 7404.00.60.20 due to high electrolytic copper purity.
Refined Copper Transformer Scrap
Copper windings and coils scrapped from obsolete electrical transformers. HTS 7404.00.60.20 for refined copper content after oil removal and processing.
Refined Copper Radiator Scrap
Scrap from refined copper heat exchanger cores in automotive or HVAC radiators. Under 7404.00.60.20 as refined copper scrap after fin separation.
Refined Copper Switchgear Scrap
Waste copper bars, contacts, and connectors from decommissioned electrical switchgear panels. Refined copper scrap per HTS 7404.00.60.20 for purity standards.