Steel Borings from CNC Lathe Machining from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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