Milling Waste from Tool Steel Machining
Chips and swarf from milling tool steel dies and molds, per note 72-4(e) composition, for scrap recovery. HTS 7204.41.00.80 as other milling waste not bundled. Ferrous alloy scrap suitable for specialty remelting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If standard alloy steel rather than tool steel specs
Non-tool alloy steels use different statistical suffix within turnings heading.
If classified as interchangeable tool parts rather than waste
Reusable tool steel components remain classified as tools in Chapter 82.
If in heavier chunk form from roughing cuts
Coarse milling cuttings classify as general scrap rather than fine milling waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Chemical analysis certificates mandatory showing tool steel elements per note 72-4(e); separate from carbon steel to preserve high value; declare exact alloy type for proper statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 7204.41.00.80
Waterjet Cutting Steel Dust
Abrasive-mixed dust from waterjet cutting carbon steel profiles and gaskets. Classifies under HTS 7204.41.00.80 as sawdust/filings ferrous scrap not bundled. Washed clean for remelting per industry practice.
Lathe Trimmings from Pipe Production
Continuous trimmings from facing ends of carbon steel pipes on CNC lathes. HTS 7204.41.00.80 for turnings/trimmings as ferrous machining waste. Generated during pipe dimensioning for oilfield use.
Router Shavings from Steel Plate Profiling
Shavings from CNC router profiling carbon steel wear plates for mining equipment. HTS 7204.41.00.80 covers such machining shavings as ferrous scrap. High manganese content common but still carbon steel base.
Broaching Filings from Gear Manufacturing
Fine filings from spline broaching carbon steel gear blanks and shafts. Precise HTS 7204.41.00.80 classification for broaching filings as ferrous waste. High purity for gear quality steel remelt.
Threading Chips from Bolt Production
Spiral chips from CNC thread rolling and cut threading carbon steel bolts. HTS 7204.41.00.80 for such turnings/chips from fastener manufacturing ferrous scrap. Common in bulk bolt making operations.
EDM Machining Steel Chips
Micro-chips from electrical discharge machining (EDM) of hardened steel molds. HTS 7204.41.00.80 as chips/milling waste from precision ferrous machining. Fine particle size ideal for remelting furnaces.