Carbon Steel Sawdust from Band Saws from Mexico
Fine powdery sawdust produced by band saw cutting of carbon steel sheets, categorized as ferrous scrap. Under HTS 7204.41.00 as sawdust from steel processing. High iron content makes it valuable for electric arc furnaces.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use sift-proof containers to prevent dust loss; declare exact origin steel grade
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as filings which may trigger different inspections