Magnesium Alloy Turnings
Magnesium alloy turnings are shavings and turnings generated from machining magnesium alloy parts in aerospace manufacturing. These fragments are waste and scrap because they are metal goods definitely not usable as such due to cutting-up. The alloy composition, with magnesium predominating by weight, classifies them under heading 81.04.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the turnings are ground into powder form
Powders are classified separately from waste and scrap under heading 81.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the turnings are not contaminated with other metals or materials, as this could affect classification
• Keep records of the machining process to demonstrate they are waste and scrap
• Check if the turnings require special handling due to magnesium's flammability during transport
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Magnesium Alloy Skeleton Scrap
Magnesium alloy skeleton scrap consists of skeleton sheets left over after punching magnesium alloy battery cases. These remnants are not usable as finished products and meet the definition of waste and scrap under Chapter 81, as they are metal goods definitely not usable as such due to cutting-up. The alloy composition falls under heading 81.04 for magnesium and articles thereof.
Magnesium Anode Scrap
Magnesium anode scrap consists of spent sacrificial magnesium alloy anodes from water heater corrosion protection. These anodes are no longer usable for their original purpose and qualify as waste and scrap under Chapter 81. The magnesium alloy composition falls under heading 81.04 for magnesium and articles thereof.
Magnesium Bicycle Frame Scrap
Magnesium bicycle frame scrap consists of damaged frames and tubes from magnesium alloy bicycle manufacturing rejects. These items are not usable as bicycle frames due to damage or defects, meeting the definition of waste and scrap. The magnesium alloy composition classifies them under heading 81.04.
Magnesium Borings from Machining
Magnesium borings from machining are fine borings produced during CNC machining of magnesium alloy components for electronics housings. These borings are waste and scrap as they are not usable in their current form. The magnesium alloy, with magnesium predominating by weight, falls under heading 81.04.
Magnesium Casting Gate Scrap
Magnesium casting gate scrap consists of gates and risers removed from magnesium alloy sand castings for engine blocks. These are generated as waste during casting and are not usable as finished articles. The magnesium alloy composition classifies them under heading 81.04 as waste and scrap.
Magnesium Die Casting Scrap
Magnesium die casting scrap consists of scrap fragments from rejected magnesium alloy die castings in automotive part production. These fragments are not usable as parts due to defects, meeting the definition of waste and scrap. The magnesium alloy composition falls under heading 81.04.