Brass Shell Casings Scrap

Spent brass cartridge casings from military or sporting ammunition, containing copper-zinc alloy scrap. Falls under HTS 7404.00.60.55 as 'other' brass scrap where zinc content exceeds other elements per chapter definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7404.00.60Same rate: 25%

If refined for refinery use

Higher purity brass scrap destined for refineries may shift to specific refinery subheading.

7112Lower: 10% vs 25%

If contaminated with precious metals

Scrap with recoverable gold/silver from electrical contacts changes to Chapter 71 waste.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain ATF approval for importing decommissioned ammunition scrap to confirm non-hazardous status

โ€ข Document demilitarization process to prevent misclassification as functional ammunition

โ€ข Test for lead residue to meet hazardous material import standards