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Machinery Steel Borings from Drill Press Operations

Granular borings from high-speed drill presses used in machinery component fabrication, typically low-carbon steel. These are classified as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.41.00, as borings are a form of turnings or shavings. The material is intended for remelting and is not usable in its current form.

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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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.29.00Same rate: Free

If the borings are from alloy steel

Alloy steel waste and scrap is classified separately.

7204.49.00Same rate: Free

If the borings are mixed with other ferrous waste

Other ferrous waste and scrap not elsewhere specified falls under this subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the carbon content to confirm it is non-alloy steel; alloy steel borings may fall under a different subheading

• Keep records of the machining process to support classification

• Be aware that CBSA may inspect for contaminants like cutting fluids

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.