Blast Furnace Scale Flakes from China
Scale generated in blast furnaces during pig iron production, appearing as thin iron oxide layers that flake off equipment surfaces. Classified under HTS 2619.00.30.00 as ferrous scale from iron manufacture, with high metallic iron content suitable for recycling. It is distinct from molten slag due to its solid, flaky waste form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Report assay quantity of metal content without deductions per statistical notes; include third-party assay reports
• Confirm origin from iron/steel manufacture via mill invoices to prevent reclassification as municipal waste ash
• Package in bulk bags to avoid dust issues; comply with IMDG if shipping moist scale prone to spontaneous heating