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No. 2 Baled Milling Waste Steel

Steel milling waste baled into No. 2 bundles for import, including chips and fines from milling machines. This prime remelting feedstock is bundled to specification for steel industry use.

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.

7204.49.00Same rate: Free

If the milling waste is not baled

Unbaled milling waste may be classified as other ferrous waste and scrap.

7204.10.00Same rate: Free

If the milling waste is from cast iron

Cast iron waste is classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the bales are free from non-ferrous materials like tool inserts or plastics

• Document the milling process to confirm the material is waste

• Be aware that bales may be subject to CBSA inspection for contaminants

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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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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.