Red Brass Water Meter Scrap
Demolished water meters and valves from high-copper red brass (85/15 Cu-Zn). Other copper alloy scrap HTS 7404.00.60.90.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If functional water meters
Complete meters are gas/liquid meters under Chapter 90.
If refined high-copper alloy
Near-pure copper alloys may classify as refined metal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Disassemble meters to separate brass from plastic/steel; test for lead content per Safe Drinking Water Act; grade as No.1 red brass for premium pricing
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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).
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).
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.