Copper Transformer Winding Scrap from Japan
Copper windings removed from defective electrical transformers, imported for shredding and melting. Insulation contamination and damage prevent reuse, making them suitable only for copper recovery under HTS 9817.00.80 provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Transformer manufacturer rejection certification required
• Insulation removal process documentation prevents environmental classification issues
• Avoid misclassification by emphasizing copper article status over electrical scrap