High-Lead Decorative Brass Scrap
Waste from ornamental brass items like lamp bases or statues with over 0.3% lead in alloy. HTS 7404.00.60.45 for brass scrap meeting lead criteria. From renovation or antique recycling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If copper-nickel base alloy
Nickel-predominant alloys per note (d) use separate subheading.
If jewelry findings or mounts
Base metal jewelry waste falls under chapter 71 even if scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin certificates if from cultural property to avoid heritage import bans
• X-ray fluorescence testing recommended for irregular decorative alloys
• Avoid loose packing; palletize to prevent loss during transit
Related Products under HTS 7404.00.60.45
Lead-Contaminated Brass Pipe Scrap
Waste brass scrap from plumbing pipes containing more than 0.3% lead, typically from old residential water lines or fittings. Classified under HTS 7404.00.60.45 as copper-zinc base alloy scrap (brass) with elevated lead content exceeding the threshold. This scrap is recycled for metal recovery after lead separation.
High-Lead Brass Faucet Scrap
Scrap from discarded brass faucets and valves with over 0.3% lead, common in pre-2014 plumbing fixtures. Fits HTS 7404.00.60.45 as brass (copper-zinc) waste where lead exceeds limits. Recovered from demolition or replacement projects for smelting.
Brass Shell Casing Scrap with Lead
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.
Lead-Bearing Brass Lock Scrap
Waste from brass padlocks and door hardware containing over 0.3% lead in the alloy. HTS 7404.00.60.45 applies to this copper-zinc base scrap with lead threshold. Sourced from hardware recycling streams.
Brass Radiator Scrap High-Lead
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.
Brass Valve Scrap Lead-Contaminated
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.