Brass Plumbing Scrap from Mexico
Waste brass scrap recovered from discarded plumbing fixtures such as faucets, valves, and pipe fittings. Classified under HTS 7404.00.60.55 as scrap of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), where zinc predominates over other elements and meets brass alloy definitions per chapter notes.
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
• Verify alloy composition via spectrometry to confirm zinc predominance and brass classification per subheading note (a)
• Provide certificates of scrap origin and cleanliness to avoid contamination penalties during customs inspection
• Ensure compliance with EPA recycling regulations for metal scrap imports