Brass Radiator Scrap High-Lead from China
Scrap from automotive or HVAC brass radiators with >0.3% lead solder joints. As copper-zinc alloy waste, it falls under HTS 7404.00.60.45 due to lead content. Recycled for non-potable applications.
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
• Separate soldered components if possible; mixed scrap may face higher scrutiny
• Comply with automotive shredder residue rules if contaminated with other metals
• Declare exact lead percentage to avoid duty evasion claims