EDM Machining Steel Chips from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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