Brass Shell Casing Scrap with Lead from Japan
Military or sporting cartridge casings made of brass containing >0.3% lead from primers/residues. Classified as HTS 7404.00.60.45 for lead-bearing brass scrap. Collected from ranges for recycling into new ammunition brass.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include demilitarization certificates if from military surplus to comply with ITAR export controls
• Test for residual explosives; may require ATF permits if not fully inert
• Document zinc predominance over other elements per subheading note (a) for brass classification