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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing alloying elements like zinc >1% or nickel >5%
Alloyed copper scrap (brasses or nickel silvers) falls under copper alloy waste headings per subheading notes, not refined copper.
If from copper-zinc or copper-tin base alloys
Brass or bronze scrap (per definitions where zinc or tin predominate) classified separately from refined copper scrap.
If contaminated with slag, ash, or residues from copper processing
Slag and ash containing copper moves to Chapter 26 for metal-bearing residues, not pure scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain scrap metal export permits from origin country and verify refined copper purity certificates (min 99.9%) to avoid reclassification as alloy scrap
• Declare exact composition via lab assay reports; mislabeling as unrefined can trigger audits and penalties
• Comply with Basel Convention for transboundary scrap movement; use ISRI scrap specifications for uniform grading
Related Products under HTS 7404.00.60.20
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 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.