Lead-Bearing Brass Lock Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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