Defective Copper Stampings for Recycling from Japan
Copper sheet stampings rejected from electrical component production due to dimensional defects, imported for shredding and melting. Cannot be used commercially without complete remanufacture, covered by 9817.00.80 as copper articles for metal recovery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Stamping quality control rejection records essential
• Gauge thickness and tolerance deviation reports support classification