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U.S. exports of copper waste and scrap (HS 740400) totaled $698.1M in July 2026.
Importers of Copper Waste and Scrap paid $63K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $314K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Copper Waste and Scrap imports of $127.2M in July 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $96.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGraded by alloy composition and lead content, copper scrap entering the US is classified across more than twenty 10-digit tariff lines that distinguish refined grades (bare bright wire at 7404000010, No. 1 at 7404000015, No. 2 at 7404000025), brass varieties by lead threshold, bronze, and spent anodes. The grading distinctions matter commercially because smelters and secondary refiners pay premiums tied to copper content and contaminant levels, making accurate classification critical for both duty and pricing purposes. Canada and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Germany also a notable source, reflecting cross-border industrial scrap flows and European secondary-metal trading networks. Importers should also note that certain copper scrap streams may be subject to EPA hazardous-waste regulations depending on composition and processing history.
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1.4K shipments/mo
The US tariff schedule splits brass scrap into lines based on whether lead content exceeds 0.3 percent by weight. Red and semi-red brass, yellow clippings, and other yellow brass each have separate 10-digit lines for the over-0.3% and not-over-0.3% lead thresholds, so laboratory analysis of the shipment is essential before filing the entry.
Spent anodes of refined copper (7404003020) and spent anodes under 94 percent copper by weight (7404003045 through 7404003090) are broken out separately from general waste and scrap because their origin in electrorefining processes gives them a distinct composition profile. Importers should confirm copper purity and alloy type before classifying, as misidentifying a spent anode as general scrap—or vice versa—can result in a classification error.
Yes. Depending on composition and prior use, certain copper scrap shipments may be subject to EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) rules governing hazardous secondary materials. Importers should evaluate whether the material qualifies as a legitimate scrap commodity or triggers hazardous-waste import restrictions before shipment, and consult a licensed customs broker or environmental compliance counsel for guidance.
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$127.2MYoY · Pro
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$698.1MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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99.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.05%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7404006090 | Other Waste A Scrap of Other Copper Alloys | $56.0M | 0.01% | 0.08% | $6K |
| 7404003090 | Spnt Ands, Wst/Scrp Un 94 P Cu, Othr Alloys Copper | $30.3M | 0.0023% | 0.02% | $684 |
| 7404006020 | Other Waste and Scrap of Refined Copper | $16.7M | 0.31% | 1.24% | $52K |
| 7404003020 | Spent Anodes of Refined Copper | $11.9M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 7404003045 | Spnt Ands Wst/Scrp Un 94 P Cu, Brass Ov 0.3 P Lead | $4.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 7404006055 | Other Waste and Scrap of Brass Nt Ov .3 Pct Lead | $3.6M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 7404003065 | Spnt Ands Wst/Scrp Un 94 Pct Cu by Wght,Bronze | $1.5M | 0.02% | 0.23% | $344 |
| 7404003055 | Spnt Ands Wst/Scrp U 94 P Cu, Brass 0.3 or Un Lead | $1.4M | 0.34% | 3.36% | $5K |
| 7404006045 | Other Waste and Scrap, Brass Over 0.3 Percent Lead | $944K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 7404006065 | Other Waste and Scrap of Bronze | $848K | 0.05% | 0.55% | $462 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7404
Subheading 740400 · $127.2M of $127.2M
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