CNC Milling Chips from Steel Gears from Japan
Curly chips ejected during high-speed CNC milling of steel gear blanks. Falls under HTS 7204.41.00 milling waste category for ferrous scrap. Gear industry generates consistent supply for recycling.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Coolant extraction mandatory to avoid hazardous classification; size grading improves value
• Common issue: undeclared coolant residues trigger CBP holds