Refined Copper Pipe Scrap from China
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.
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 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