Steel Punch Press Filings

Fine metal filings and dust from multi-station punch presses forming steel electrical enclosures. HTS 7204.41.00.80 captures filings as machining waste for ferrous remelting. Excludes coated/finished products per chapter notes.

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.

7204.41.00.60Same rate: 35%

If from stainless steel enclosure production

Stainless punch press waste classified separately from carbon steel filings.

7204.49.00Same rate: 35%

If containing electrical component residues

Mixed electrical apparatus scrap has dedicated subheading from pure machining waste.

8548.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If predominantly waste from electrical equipment manufacture

Electrical machinery scrap classified in Chapter 85 rather than base metals when circuit-contaminated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document punch tooling specifications to confirm filing generation; vacuum collection system certs help prove purity; test for zinc contamination from galvanized stock