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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from stainless steel enclosure production
Stainless punch press waste classified separately from carbon steel filings.
If containing electrical component residues
Mixed electrical apparatus scrap has dedicated subheading from pure machining waste.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.