EDM Machining Steel Chips
Micro-chips from electrical discharge machining (EDM) of hardened steel molds. These are classified as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.41.00, as chips are a type of milling waste. The fine particle size is ideal for remelting furnaces and the material is not usable as-is.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chips are from alloy steel
Alloy steel waste and scrap is classified separately.
If the chips are from stainless steel
Stainless steel waste and scrap has its own subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the chips are free of dielectric fluid and other residues
• Provide a certificate of analysis to confirm the steel composition
• Be prepared for CBSA to inspect the material to ensure it is waste and scrap
Related Products under Tariff item 7204.41.00
Alloy Steel Drilling Chips and Borings
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.
Aluminum-Free Steel Sawdust
Clean sawdust generated from plasma and mechanical sawing of low-carbon steel plates, segregated for purity and free from contaminants. This product qualifies as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.41.00, specifically as sawdust from iron or steel processing, suitable for remelting in electric arc furnaces.
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.