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Continuous Casting Machine Scale

Flaky iron oxide waste accumulated on molds and rollers in continuous casting of steel billets and slabs. Classified as ferrous scale in HTS 2619.00.30.00 for its direct origin from steel manufacturing processes and iron-rich composition. Recycled back into sinter plants to reduce raw material costs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.49.00Same rate: 35%

If cut or broken into pieces under 3kg each

Prepared scrap pieces from manufacturing waste shift to 7204 subheadings based on size and form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include production process flowcharts in entry docs to link scale to specific steel mill operations

Monitor moisture content <10% to prevent heating during ocean transit

Avoid mixing with non-ferrous dross to maintain pure ferrous classification

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