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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If copper-tin bronze roofing alloys
Bronze scrap (tin predominant per note b) separates from refined copper under alloy definitions.
If insulated copper roofing cables
Cable scrap with insulation classified as insulated wire waste in Chapter 85.
If refined and cast into cathode form
Unwrought refined copper cathodes are Chapter 74 refined metal, not scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use XRF spectrometry reports for on-site purity verification before shipment
• Avoid bundling with lead-soldered flashing to prevent hazardous waste classification
• Check quota restrictions on copper scrap imports; file early for large volumes
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 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.
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.