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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If copper-nickel contacts
Nickel base alloys (note d) have separate scrap provisions.
If as electrical parts sets
Chapter 85 covers electrical apparatus parts until scrapped.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct spark spectrometry for silver contact separation
• Document electrical equipment origin for anti-dumping checks
• Bundle scrap to 50kg units for optimal container loading
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Refined Copper Transformer Scrap
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