Iron Milling Waste Chips
Small fragmented chips generated from milling operations on cast iron parts, used as remelting scrap. Fits tariff item 7204.41.00 as milling waste from ferrous metals, commonly recycled in foundries for new iron castings.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chips are exclusively from cast iron
Cast iron waste is a separate heading from other ferrous waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the chips are from cast iron and not ductile iron, as composition affects classification
• Keep the waste dry and free of sand or mold residue
• Provide a supplier declaration of the iron source for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 7204.41.00
Aluminum-Free Steel Sawdust
Clean sawdust produced from plasma and mechanical sawing of low-carbon steel plates, segregated for purity. This ferrous waste falls under tariff item 7204.41.00 as sawdust from iron or steel processing, suitable for remelting in electric arc furnaces.
Bundled Carbon Steel Shavings No. 1
No. 1 grade bundles of carbon steel shavings from milling and grinding operations, low in tramp elements for premium remelting feedstock. Precisely matches tariff item 7204.41.00 for bundled ferrous milling waste and shavings.
Bundled Lathe Shavings from Iron Pipes
Compressed bundles of shavings from turning cast iron pipes on CNC lathes. Tariff item 7204.41.00 explicitly includes bundled turnings and shavings as remelting scrap, and the bundling reduces volume for efficient transport.
Bundled Steel Turnings No. 1 Grade
Compressed bundles of steel machining turnings and chips from lathe operations, graded as No. 1 for remelting with low oil content and uniform carbon steel composition. Falls under tariff item 7204.41.00 for bundled ferrous turnings.
Carbon Steel Sawdust from Band Saws
Fine powdery sawdust produced by band saw cutting of carbon steel sheets, categorized as ferrous scrap. Under tariff item 7204.41.00 as sawdust from steel processing, with high iron content making it valuable for electric arc furnaces.
CNC Milling Chips from Steel Gears
Curly chips ejected during high-speed CNC milling of steel gear blanks. These fall under tariff item 7204.41.00 as milling waste from ferrous scrap, and the gear industry generates a consistent supply for recycling.