Blast Furnace Iron Scalings
Scalings from blast furnace iron production are surface wastes removed during casting or handling, classified in HTS 2619.00.90.00 as other slag, dross, or waste from iron manufacture. High in iron content for potential recycling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into coarse iron ore pellets
Agglomerated iron ores with particles >4.75mm fall under Chapter 26 ore headings per statistical note.
If used as basis for metal chemical compounds
Industrial use for chemical manufacture qualifies for 2620 per chapter note.
If for retail or remelting as waste/scrap
Ferrous waste/scrap in bulk for commercial remelting is under Chapter 72.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain blast furnace operation certificates to validate classification
• Test for metal assay per statistical notes to report accurate quantities
• Beware of blending with non-steel wastes, which could trigger reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2619.00.90.00
Steel Mill Scale
Mill scale is the flaky surface of hot-rolled steel formed during manufacture, classified as scalings and waste from iron or steel production under HTS 2619.00.90.00. It consists primarily of iron oxides and is often recycled for iron recovery. This waste product falls outside granulated slag, fitting the 'other' category.
Iron Pickling Sludge
Pickling sludge arises from acid cleaning of iron/steel surfaces to remove scale, classified as waste from iron or steel manufacture in HTS 2619.00.90.00. It contains iron oxides, acids, and metals, unsuitable for direct reuse without processing. This fits as 'other' slag, dross, or waste.
Steel Rolling Dross
Dross from steel rolling mills is oxide waste generated during hot and cold rolling, falling under HTS 2619.00.90.00 as other waste from iron or steel manufacture. It is flaky or powdery iron oxides not granulated. Commonly reused in cement or iron recovery.
Steel Descaling Waste
Waste from mechanical or abrasive descaling of steel sheets and plates during manufacturing, under HTS 2619.00.90.00 as other waste. Composed of iron oxide flakes and debris from surface preparation.
Continuous Casting Scale
Scale generated from continuous casting of steel billets and slabs, a key waste in modern steelmaking under HTS 2619.00.90.00. It is oxide layer waste, not granulated, fitting 'other' category perfectly.