Steel Sawdust from Band Saw Operations

Fine powdery sawdust produced by band sawing carbon steel plates, collected for ferrous scrap recycling. HTS 7204.41.00.80 covers sawdust as specified machining waste not in bundles. Excludes non-ferrous per Chapter 72 ferrous restriction.

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.

7204.41.00.40Same rate: 35%

If from high-strength steel per note 72-4(a)

High-strength steel waste has dedicated statistical reporting separate from standard carbon steel turnings.

7204.10.00Same rate: 35%

If in the form of remelting ingots rather than loose waste

Processed remelting ingots of iron/steel head the chapter, distinct from raw machining waste.

7204.29.00.00Same rate: 35%

If particle size exceeds sawdust fineness into cuttings

Coarser saw cuttings classify as general 'other waste and scrap' rather than fine sawdust.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Magnetic separation certification required to confirm 100% ferrous content; declare generation method (saw type) to distinguish from filings; avoid mixing with grinding dust which may require hazardous classification