Nickel Silver Scrap (German Silver) from China
Copper-nickel-zinc alloy scrap with ≥5% nickel content from tableware or musical instrument fabrication. HTS 7404.00.60 for other copper scrap per subheading note (c). Distinguished from brasses by nickel percentage threshold.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit spectrographic analysis confirming ≥5% nickel for proper nickel silver classification
• Avoid mixing with brass scrap which has lower nickel
• Comply with Basel Convention hazardous waste rules if applicable