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.

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.

7404.00.60Same rate: 25%

If copper-nickel contacts

Nickel base alloys (note d) have separate scrap provisions.

8538.90.10.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If as electrical parts sets

Chapter 85 covers electrical apparatus parts until scrapped.

7108.12Lower: 14.1% vs 25%

If gold-plated copper contacts

Precious metal-clad items in Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Conduct spark spectrometry for silver contact separation

โ€ข Document electrical equipment origin for anti-dumping checks

โ€ข Bundle scrap to 50kg units for optimal container loading