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Red Brass Scrap (85/15)

High copper red brass scrap (85Cu/15Zn) from plumbing fittings and valves. Other copper scrap under HTS 7404.00.60 meeting brass alloy definition. Higher melting point than yellow brasses.

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.

7407Lower: 11.6% vs 25%

If refined to >99% copper purity

High purity remelt classified as unwrought refined copper in 7403

7412.20.00Higher: 38% vs 25%

If imported as copper tube fittings scrap

Scrap of specific articles classified with the finished product heading

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document Cu content โ‰ฅ82% for premium red brass pricing

โ€ข Segregate leaded red brass which may require different handling

โ€ข Provide origin certs for tariff preference programs

Related Products under HTS 7404.00.60

Yellow Brass Scrap No. 1 Clean

Clean yellow brass scrap consisting of copper-zinc base alloys with zinc predominating over other elements, free of excessive iron, oil, or dirt. Classified under HTS 7404.00.60 as copper scrap other than remelt, refinery or ash slag. Meets subheading note (a) for brasses with nickel under 5% and tin under 3%.

Admiralty Brass Tube Scrap

Scrap from admiralty brass tubing (Cu-Zn-Sn alloy with <3% tin), typically from heat exchanger manufacturing. Falls under HTS 7404.00.60 as other copper scrap per brass alloy definition. Low tin content keeps it classified as brass scrap rather than bronze.

Nickel Silver Scrap (German Silver)

Copper-nickel-zinc alloy scrap with โ‰ฅ5% 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.

Cartridge Brass Scrap No. 2

Mixed cartridge brass scrap (70/30 Cu/Zn) with light iron/tin contamination from ammunition casings. Classified HTS 7404.00.60 as other copper scrap meeting brass alloy specs. ISRI specification No. 2 allows minor impurities.

Muntz Metal Scrap

Alpha-beta brass scrap (60/40 Cu/Zn) from marine propeller shafts and condenser tubes. HTS 7404.00.60 as other copper-zinc base alloy scrap per note (a). Higher zinc content than red brasses.

Bronze Turnings and Borings

Machining chips from phosphor bronze bearings (Cu-Sn-P alloy, Sn 5-10%). HTS 7404.00.60 as other copper scrap where tin predominates per note (b). Free of cutting fluids.