Shipbreaking Steel Plate Scrap
Heavy steel plates and hull sections from decommissioned ships, unprepared and rusty but ferrous-dominant for remelting. Classified as 'other' waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.49.00; no duty reduction for rust per chapter notes.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure all non-ferrous attachments are removed
• Provide certificates of origin and material composition
• Comply with environmental regulations for shipbreaking waste
Related Products under Tariff item 7204.49.00
Building Girder End Cut Scrap
Precision-cut ends from wide flange steel girders used in high-rise construction, ASTM A992 grade, 12-24 inch depths. This structural building scrap is intended for remelting into new beams and is classified under tariff item 7204.49.00 as other ferrous waste and scrap.
Cut Heavy Machinery Frame Scrap
Torch-cut fragments from dismantled industrial crane and excavator frames, typically S355 structural steel grade, 10-30mm thick. This cut plate and structural scrap is intended for remelting and is classified under tariff item 7204.49.00 as other ferrous waste and scrap.
Cut Pressure Vessel Plate Scrap
Cut pressure vessel plate scrap consists of reject plates and trimmings from ASME SA-516 Grade 70 normalized steel fabrication, ranging from 1 to 4 inches thick. These pieces are no longer usable as finished vessels and are destined for remelting, which qualifies them as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.49.00.
Cut Shipbuilding Steel Plate Scrap
Cut shipbuilding steel plate scrap comprises cut pieces from heavy steel plates used in hull construction, typically 20-50mm thick with high tensile strength. These pieces are no longer usable as ship parts and are intended for remelting, classifying them as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.49.00.
Cut Ship Hold Frame Scrap
Cut ship hold frame scrap consists of internal framing plates and stiffeners cut from vessel double bottoms and bulkheads, made of ABS Grade AH36 ship steel. These pieces are no longer usable as ship components and are destined for remelting, qualifying as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.49.00.
Cut Storage Tank Bottom Scrap
Cut storage tank bottom scrap comprises floor plate sections cut from decommissioned petroleum storage tanks, made of ASTM A36 mild steel, 1/2 inch thick with rolled edges. These sections are no longer usable as tank parts and are intended for remelting, classifying them as ferrous waste and scrap under tariff item 7204.49.00.