Lead-Bearing Brass Lock Scrap from China
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.
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
• Use spectrometric analysis to confirm composition meets brass definition and lead >0.3%
• Check state-specific lead recycling bans; federal TSCA pre-notification may apply
• Bundle with photos/weight certificates to speed customs valuation