Lead-Contaminated Brass Pipe Scrap from China
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.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming >0.3% lead and brass composition (copper-zinc alloy per subheading note)
• Comply with EPA hazardous waste regulations if lead levels trigger RCRA classification; obtain TSCA certification
• Avoid misclassification as clean brass scrap (7404.00.60.30) by documenting lead content accurately to prevent audits