Structural Beam Web Scrap Briquettes
Briquetted remelting ingots from structural steel beam webs and flanges, torch-cut and magnetically separated for steel recycling. These construction scrap ingots fall under tariff item 7204.50.00 as remelting scrap ingots of iron or 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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the beam scrap is not compacted into ingots
Uncompacted beam scrap would be classified as other ferrous waste and scrap.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the briquettes are free of bolts, nuts, or other non-ferrous attachments
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the material is non-alloy steel
• Ensure the scrap is not usable as structural beams to avoid reclassification
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