Brass Valve Scrap Lead-Contaminated from Mexico
Industrial brass ball valves and fittings scrap with >0.3% lead, from water treatment plants. Classified HTS 7404.00.60.45 as leaded brass (copper-zinc) waste. Targeted for specialty recycling.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Industrial end-use declaration helps justify classification over consumer goods
• Monitor for asbestos gaskets in older valves; separate if present
• Use ISRI scrap specs for uniform grading and valuation