Terne Metal Scrap
Waste from terne plate, a tin-lead coated steel used in roofing and automotive panels, qualifies as tin alloy scrap under subheading note 1(b) because tin predominates by weight in the coating. Collected from demolition and repair sites, this material is recycled for coating recovery and falls under tariff item 8002.00.00.
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 steel base predominates by weight over the tin coating
Scrap predominantly of iron or steel is classified in chapter 72.
If the lead content exceeds tin in the coating
Scrap with lead predominating is classified as lead waste and scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Separate terne scrap from other steel waste to avoid contamination and ensure proper classification
• Provide documentation on the tin-lead coating composition, as lead content may require environmental permits
Related Products under Tariff item 8002.00.00
Babbitt Tin Alloy Scrap
Scrap from tin-based Babbitt bearings, where tin predominates by weight over antimony and copper, qualifies as a tin alloy under subheading note 1(b). This material is recovered from machinery overhauls and industrial equipment recycling, offering a high tin yield for secondary tin production.
ETP Tin Scrap
Electrolytic tin plate scrap from rejected panels and overproduction, with a pure tin electroplated layer meeting unalloyed tin purity thresholds in subheading note 1(a). Sourced from can-making factories, this material is used in secondary tin production and qualifies as tin waste and scrap under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Pewter Scrap
Scrap from antique and modern pewter tableware, composed of tin-copper-antimony alloy, qualifies as tin alloy scrap under subheading note 1(b) since tin predominates by weight. Sourced from artisan workshops and estate sales, this material is melted for new pewter production and falls under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Tin Can Scrap
Used tin-plated steel cans from food and beverage packaging, where the tin coating qualifies as tin waste under chapter notes due to the predominant tin content in the scrap form. Collected from consumer recycling programs, this material is processed for tin recovery and falls under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Tin Foil Scrap
Waste trimmings and rejects from thin tin foil rolling, made of unalloyed tin per subheading note 1(a), used in packaging and electronics shielding. Generated in foil converting operations, this scrap has high recovery value for pure tin and qualifies under tariff item 8002.00.00.
Tinplate Clippings Scrap
Trimming and edge clippings from tinplate sheet production, featuring an electrolytic tin coating on a steel base, classified as tin waste due to the scrap nature and tin content per chapter definitions. Originating from metal fabrication, this material is recycled for tin recovery and falls under tariff item 8002.00.00.