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First, in line with the "recycled brass raw materials (GB/T 38470-2019)"recycled copper raw materials (GB/T 38471-2019)"recycled casting aluminum alloy raw materials (GB/T 38472-2019)" standard recycled brass raw materials, recycled copper raw materials and recycled casting aluminum alloy raw materials do not belong to solid waste and can be imported freely.
Second, the customs commodity codes of recycled brass raw materials, recycled copper raw materials and recycled cast aluminum alloy raw materials are 7404000020 7404000030 and 7602000020 respectively.
Third, the import is prohibited in accordance with the national standards of "recycled brass raw materials" (GB/T 38470-2019), "recycled copper raw materials" (GB/T 38471-2019) and "recycled cast aluminum alloy raw materials" (GB/T 38472-2019). Except for those who have obtained the import license for the restricted import of copper scrap and aluminum scrap which can be used as raw materials for solid waste in 2020.
IV. This announcement shall enter into force as of November 1, 2020.
It is hereby announced.
Ministry of Ecological Environment
customs head office
Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
October 16, 2020
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