No. 1 Heavy Melting Steel Bundles (HMS 1)

Bundles of clean, heavy steel scrap from demolished structures and machinery, prepared as No. 1 bundles with maximum piece size of 60x24 inches and minimum 1/4 inch thickness. Classified under HTS 7204.41.0020 as ferrous remelting scrap turnings, shavings, and bundles meeting No. 1 heavy melting steel specifications for electric arc furnace recycling.

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 containing nickel, chromium, or other alloying elements over 2% total

Alloy steel scrap falls under 7204.49 as 'other waste and scrap' rather than plain carbon steel bundles.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If prepared as shredded scrap rather than bundles

Shredded ferrous scrap classified separately from bundled turnings and stampings.

7204.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in loose form, not bundled

Unbundled remelting ingots or loose ferrous scrap uses different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain scrap export licenses from origin country and verify ISRI No. 1 bundle specs (max 5 ft x 2 ft x 1/4 in thick) to avoid reclassification

Provide radiation scan certificates and detailed chemical composition analysis to comply with U.S. steel scrap import regulations

Ensure bundles are free of non-ferrous contamination; common pitfalls include mixed alloys leading to CBP penalties