High-Strength Steel 355 MPa Scrap

Scrap from flat-rolled high-strength steel plates ≥3mm thick with minimum yield 355 MPa per U.S. note (a). Classified as other alloy steel scrap under 7204.29.00.00 for automotive structural use remelting.

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.

7204.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If yield strength below high-strength thresholds

Standard carbon steels without specified minimum yield classify as non-alloy scrap.

7204.49.00Same rate: 35%

If stainless high-strength variant

Stainless formulations of high-strength steel use separate stainless scrap heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify yield strength per U.S. note (a) specs with tensile test reports

Avoid rust discoloration claims; no duty allowance per chapter note

Declare thickness and width specs matching note definitions