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.

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 mixed with other machining waste like stampings

Mixtures of turnings, shavings, and stampings fall under the broader 'other' waste category rather than specific borings.

7204.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from stainless steel production

Waste and scrap from stainless steel is classified separately in heading 7204.10, based on alloy composition.

2620.99.20.00Higher: 38.8% vs 35%

If containing significant slag or non-metallic impurities

Slag and ash from ferrous metal production, including contaminated scrap, moves to Chapter 26 for mineral wastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates verifying ferrous composition to avoid reclassification as non-ferrous scrap; ensure bundles are securely tied to prevent spillage during transit; declare exact origin and processing history to comply with steel import quotas

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.

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.

Heavy Steel Shovelings from Casting Shakeout

Chunky steel shovelings from vibratory shakeout of large steel castings in heavy industry. Classified in HTS 7204.41.00.60 as ferrous shovelings and turnings for electric arc furnace remelt. Byproduct of foundry core and mold removal.