Demolition Machine Shop Scrap
Assorted ferrous scrap from demolition of construction equipment, including frames and housings, unprepared for remelting. This material falls under tariff item 7204.49.00 as 'other' ferrous waste and scrap, not elsewhere specified, suitable for recovery of iron and steel.
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 scrap is predominantly stainless steel
Stainless steel scrap is classified separately under heading 7204.
If the scrap is tinned iron or steel
Tinned scrap has a specific subheading under waste and scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure scrap is free of non-ferrous attachments and hazardous materials to avoid CBSA delays
• Provide a commercial invoice with accurate weight and description of the scrap
• Check if an import permit is required under the Basel Convention for waste shipments
Related Products under Tariff item 7204.49.00
Electric Motor Steel Scrap
Ferrous scrap from dismantled electric motors, including stators and armatures, containing laminations but unprepared for shredding. This 'other' waste under tariff item 7204.49.00 is remelting scrap excluding turnings or specific electric motor scrap categories.
Foundry Arisings Scrap
Sand-adhered ferrous castings and risers from foundry gates, unprepared for remelting. As 'other' ferrous waste, this material falls under tariff item 7204.49.00 despite minor non-metallic inclusions, as it is primarily iron and steel for recovery.
Mixed Borings Steel Scrap
Mixed steel borings and turnings from drilling operations, lightly oiled but primarily ferrous for remelting. Falls under tariff item 7204.49.00 as 'other' scrap, not pure turnings due to mixed composition and oil content.
No. 1 Heavy Melting Bar Crop Ends
Ends cropped from carbon steel bars during forging or rolling, cut to individual No. 1 HM pieces without scale buildup. Classified under tariff item 7204.49.00 as it fulfills heavy melting scrap physical and cleanliness criteria.
No. 1 Heavy Melting Billet Crop Ends
Crop ends and billets trimmed during steel rolling mill production, sheared to No. 1 HM size specs for recycling. Classifies under tariff item 7204.49.00 as ferrous remelting scrap meeting heavy melting physical standards.
No. 1 Heavy Melting Scrap from Structural Beams
Cut sections from demolished steel I-beams and H-beams meeting No. 1 heavy melting standards, free of non-ferrous attachments. Fits tariff item 7204.49.00 due to compliance with size restrictions and cleanliness requirements.