Lead-Contaminated Brass Pipe Scrap from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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