Precision Tool Steel Borings

Fine borings from drilling precision tool steel dies and molds, meeting tool steel definition in chapter note (e). HTS 7204.41.00.60 for these ferrous machining borings and turnings. High-value scrap from mold-making shops.

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.

7204.50.00.00Same rate: 35%

If confirmed as alloy tool steel per note (e)

Specific alloy tool steels have dedicated classification under 7204.50.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If in bundled form with filings

Bundled filings and turnings have separate statistical tracking.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Chemical analysis certificates essential for tool steel verification; small lots may qualify for informal entry; segregate from carbon steel to preserve alloy premiums

Related Products under HTS 7204.41.00.60

Foundry Iron Turnings from Pattern Making

Turnings from machining cast iron patterns and core boxes in foundry pattern shops. Classified HTS 7204.41.00.60 as ferrous shovelings, borings, turnings for remelt. Graphite-rich scrap from pattern maintenance.

Steel Borings from CNC Lathe Machining

Fine steel borings generated during precision drilling operations on CNC lathes, primarily from carbon steel shafts and fittings. Classified under HTS 7204.41.00.60 as borings, which are ferrous waste from machining processes suitable for remelting. These irregular metal particles result from hole-making operations in manufacturing.

Iron Shovelings from Foundry Sand Removal

Coarse iron shovelings collected from shaking out castings in foundries, consisting of iron particles separated from sand molds. Fits HTS 7204.41.00.60 as shovelings, a type of ferrous turnings and borings for remelting scrap. These are byproducts of iron casting processes.

Carbon Steel Turnings from Shaft Production

Long curly turnings produced by lathe turning of carbon steel shafts for automotive and machinery use. HTS 7204.41.00.60 covers these ferrous borings, shovelings, and turnings as remelting scrap. Generated during dimensional reduction in metalworking.

Machinery Steel Borings from Drill Press Operations

Granular borings from high-speed drill presses used in machinery component fabrication, typically low-carbon steel. Under HTS 7204.41.00.60 as borings within ferrous waste for remelting. Common scrap from hole drilling in steel plates and housings.

Automotive Part Turnings Scrap

Mixed turnings from CNC machining of automotive steel parts like pistons and gears, primarily SAE 1018 steel. HTS 7204.41.00.60 applies to these borings, shovelings, and turnings as remelting ferrous scrap. Collected from high-volume auto component production.