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CNC Milling Chips from Steel Gears

Curly chips ejected during high-speed CNC milling of steel gear blanks, collected as ferrous scrap. These chips fall under tariff item 7204.41.00 as milling waste from ferrous metal processing, and are consistently generated by gear manufacturing for recycling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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7204.29.00Same rate: Free

If the chips are from alloy steel gear blanks

Alloy steel waste and scrap is classified under a different subheading.

7204.30.00Same rate: Free

If the chips are tin-coated or plated

Tinned steel waste is separately classified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Remove cutting fluids and coolants before shipping to avoid environmental compliance issues

• Classify the steel grade (e.g

• carbon or alloy) to ensure correct tariff application

• Consider shredding or baling to improve handling and freight efficiency

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Mixed chips and borings from deep-hole drilling of alloy steel bars for axles and spindles. These ferrous borings and turnings scrap are from heavy equipment component fabrication and are suitable for remelting.

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Automotive Part Turnings Scrap

Mixed turnings from CNC machining of automotive steel parts like pistons and gears, primarily SAE 1018 steel. These borings, shovelings, and turnings are collected as remelting ferrous scrap.

Automotive Steel Turning Scrap No. 2

No. 2 bundles of steel turnings from automotive parts machining, classified as ferrous waste ideal for recycling into new auto steel grades. Bundles ensure safe bulk shipping without loose dispersion.

Band Saw Steel Trimmings

Irregular trimmings and edge scraps from band saw cut-off operations on steel bars. These are classified as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.41.00, as trimmings are explicitly listed. The material is intended for iron or steel remelting per Chapter 72 scope.

Broaching Filings from Gear Manufacturing

Fine filings from spline broaching carbon steel gear blanks and shafts. These are classified as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.41.00, as filings are explicitly listed. The high-purity material is suitable for remelting in gear-quality steel production.