Nickel Silver Sheet Scrap
Trim and reject scrap from nickel silver (copper-nickel-zinc alloy with ≥5% nickel) sheet production for tableware. HTS 7404.00.60.90 for other copper alloy scrap matching subheading note (c).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically from nickel silver production
Statistical breakout exists for nickel silver scrap within alloy category.
If semi-finished refined sheets
Unwasted refined nickel silver sheets classify as semi-manufactures.
If from imitation jewelry manufacturing
Base metal jewelry waste falls under Chapter 71 imitations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document nickel content ≥5% to differentiate from standard brasses; ensure no zinc > predominant in non-nickel alloys; use proper packaging to prevent oxidation during ocean freight
Related Products under HTS 7404.00.60.90
Brass Plumbing Scrap
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.
Yellow Brass Turning Scrap
Machining turnings and borings from yellow brass (high zinc copper alloy) used in manufacturing. Meets brass definition as copper-zinc base with zinc predominant and minimal other elements. HTS 7404.00.60.90 covers this 'other' copper alloy scrap.
Bronze Bearing Scrap
Scrap from worn bronze bushings and bearings, copper-tin alloys where tin predominates or meets exception criteria (tin 3%+ , zinc <10%). Falls under HTS 7404.00.60.90 as other copper alloy scrap per subheading note (b).
Brass Cartridge Case Scrap
Spent brass shell casings from ammunition, classic 70/30 copper-zinc alloy scrap. Classified as other copper alloy waste under 7404.00.60.90; cleaned and sorted for brass recovery.
Phosphor Bronze Wire Scrap
Scrap phosphor bronze wire from electrical contacts and springs, copper-tin-phosphorus alloy meeting bronze criteria. HTS 7404.00.60.90 as other copper alloy scrap.
Admiralty Brass Tube Scrap
Scrap condenser and heat exchanger tubes made from admiralty brass (copper-zinc-tin arsenical alloy). Fits brass definition; HTS 7404.00.60.90 for other alloy scrap.