Copper Wire Scrap from Defective Harness Assemblies
Copper wire recovered from automotive and electrical harness assemblies that were rejected due to manufacturing defects or damage. This scrap is imported specifically for melting and recovery of copper content, as it cannot be used commercially in its current form without remanufacture. Classified under HTS 9817.00.80 as copper articles fit only for metal recovery through melting.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If clean, sorted copper wire scrap not requiring remanufacture
Regular copper waste and scrap falls under Chapter 74 when commercially usable without melting for recovery
If imported as complete electrical wiring harnesses
Finished electrical conductors move to Chapter 85 rather than Chapter 98 special provisions
If heavily alloyed with iron content exceeding principal weight
Ferrous metal dominant scrap classified by Chapter 72 iron/steel provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation proving the copper scrap originates from defective production runs and cannot be commercially used without melting
• Include certificates of analysis showing copper content and confirmation it's unfit for direct reuse; avoid contamination with non-metallic materials
Related Products under HTS 9817.00.80
Copper Transformer Winding Scrap
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.
Copper PCB Etch Residue Briquettes
Briquetted copper etch residue from printed circuit board manufacturing, compacted for transport and imported for melting recovery. Not commercially viable as conductive material, qualifies under 9817.00.80 processing provisions.
Copper Plumbing Fixture Scrap
Scrap copper fittings and valves from rejected bathroom fixture production, imported for compacting and melting. Casting flaws prevent pressure testing certification, qualifying under 9817.00.80 metal recovery provisions.
Damaged Copper Bus Bars for Recycling
Industrial copper bus bars damaged during manufacturing or transportation, imported solely for shredding and melting to recover copper metal content. These articles cannot be commercially used in electrical applications without complete remanufacture due to bending, cracking, or contamination. HTS 9817.00.80 applies as copper articles processed only for metal recovery.
Copper Heat Exchanger Cores for Metal Recovery
Defective copper tube heat exchanger cores from HVAC manufacturing rejects, imported for disassembly and melting. These assemblies are damaged or contaminated, making commercial reuse impossible without complete metal recovery processing. Qualifies under 9817.00.80 as copper articles for remanufacture by melting.
Rejected Copper Radiator Scrap
Copper radiators rejected from automotive production due to manufacturing defects, imported exclusively for shredding, core separation, and copper melting. Cannot be repaired economically for vehicle use, qualifying under 9817.00.80 for metal content recovery processing.