Carbon Steel Milling Chips from China
Granular chips generated from CNC milling of carbon steel parts, used as remelting scrap. Falls under HTS 7204.41.00.80 as milling waste, distinct from heavier cuttings. Pure ferrous material per Chapter 72 notes for iron/steel scrap.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Conduct sieve analysis to confirm chip size meets 'milling waste' criteria vs larger cuttings; include photos/documentation of generation process in entry; watch for moisture content declarations to avoid weight disputes