Brass Plumbing Scrap from China
Waste brass scrap from discarded plumbing fixtures like valves, fittings, and pipes, consisting primarily of copper-zinc alloys where zinc predominates. Classified under HTS 7404.00.60.90 as copper alloy scrap other than specific refinery wastes, meeting the subheading note definition for brasses. Typically contains less than 5% nickel and 3% tin.
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
• Obtain material composition certificates verifying copper-zinc alloy status per subheading note (a) to avoid reclassification; ensure scrap is clean of hazardous contaminants for EPA compliance; declare exact alloy breakdown to prevent undervaluation penalties