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No. 1 Machine Shop Steel Filings Bundles

Bundled steel filings and fine turnings from precision machine shops, cleaned and baled to No. 1 standards for specialty steel production. Covered by HTS 7204.41.0020 as bundled ferrous filings and sawdust.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.29.00.00Same rate: 25%

If tool steel filings

Tool steel compositions per note (e) require alloy scrap heading.

2811Lower: 16.2% vs 25%

If chemically treated

Phosphatized filings may classify as chemical preparations.

7204.41.00Same rate: 25%

If other turnings not No. 1 spec

Failing No. 1 bundle criteria falls to residual 'other' category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Fine filings require explosion-proof baling; provide safety data sheets

• Minimum bundle size 40x20x48 inches; smaller classified as loose scrap

• Traceability docs from machine shop origins prevent counterfeiting claims

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