Radiator Cast Iron Scrap from China
Old cast iron radiators from heating systems, demolished and baled as scrap for iron recovery. Classified in HTS 7204.10.00.00 as cast iron waste, excluding any copper components which must be separated. Common in building renovations for energy-efficient upgrades.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Separate ferrous from non-ferrous parts before shipping to prevent mixed scrap penalties
• Include photos or videos of sorting process in import documentation
• Monitor for lead paint contamination in pre-1978 radiators