Stainless Steel Kitchen Equipment Scrap
Dismantled scrap from commercial stainless steel sinks, counters, and shelving from restaurant refits. HTS 7204.21.00.00 as stainless alloy scrap with typical 18/8 or 18/10 compositions. Processed to remove fittings and plastics.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with carbon steel fixtures
Contamination exceeding 5% shifts to other alloy scrap
If containing significant nickel recovery value
High nickel scrap sometimes treated as waste under Chapter 71
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Remove all non-metallics and organics before shipping; Provide food safety delisting certificates; Grade as '18-8 stainless solids' per ISRI specifications
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409 Stainless Steel Automotive Muffler Scrap
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AISI 304 Stainless Steel Turnings
Metal shavings and turnings generated from machining AISI 304 stainless steel components in manufacturing processes. Classified under HTS 7204.21.00.00 as waste and scrap of stainless steel alloy suitable for remelting. These scraps contain the characteristic chromium-nickel composition of austenitic stainless steel.
316L Stainless Steel Borings
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430 Stainless Steel Clippings
Sheared edge trimmings and clippings from 430 ferritic stainless steel sheet production. HTS 7204.21.00.00 applies as stainless steel scrap for remelting with 16-18% chromium content but low nickel. Typical from appliance manufacturing and automotive trim production.
AISI 321 Stainless Steel Scrap
Titanium-stabilized AISI 321 stainless steel scrap from welded exhaust components and aircraft parts. Classified under 7204.21.00.00 as stainless alloy remelting scrap with elevated chromium and nickel. Recovered from high-temperature applications.
17-4 PH Stainless Steel Turnings
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