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Steel Lathe Turnings

Fine spiral shavings produced during lathe machining of carbon steel bars, collected as ferrous waste for remelting. Classified under HTS 7204.41.00 as turnings from mechanical processing of iron or steel products. Not suitable for direct use but ideal for steel recycling furnaces.

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.

7204.49.00Same rate: 35%

If from alloy steel or stainless steel

Ferrous waste from alloy steels falls under the 'other' waste and scrap category in 7204.49.

7204.10.00Same rate: 35%

If in the form of remelting ingots

Processed into ingot form for direct remelting changes classification from raw turnings.

2620.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If heavily contaminated with cutting oils or chemicals

Oil-contaminated metal waste may classify as 'other metal waste' outside Chapter 72 scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test reports certifying ferrous composition; ensure bundles are securely tied to prevent spillage

Watch for contamination with non-ferrous metals which requires reclassification

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