No. 1 Heavy Melting Scrap from Structural Beams
Cut sections from demolished steel I-beams and H-beams meeting No. 1 heavy melting standards, free of non-ferrous attachments. Fits HTS 7204.49.0020 due to compliance with size restrictions (max 24 x 18 x 3/4 inches) and low rust scale as defined for remelting scrap.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from shipbreaking operations
Ship scrap has specific statistical reporting under 0045 suffix
If includes alloy steel elements per chapter note (e)
Scrap containing tool steel or high-alloy compositions shifts to 7204.50
If bundled or briquetted form
Processed/densified scrap may classify under different preparation suffixes
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require mill test reports confirming carbon steel composition; ensure magnetic separation certificates for ferrous purity; watch for demolition paint contamination triggering reclassification
Related Products under HTS 7204.49.00.20
No. 1 Heavy Melting Steel Scrap from Shredded Automobiles
Shredded automobile bodies processed to meet No. 1 heavy melting specifications, consisting of carbon steel hulls with minimal attachments, sized 1/4 inch to 1 inch. Classified under HTS 7204.49.0020 as it matches the precise criteria for No. 1 heavy melting scrap: individual pieces not over 24 x 18 x 3/4 inches, no excessive rust or dirt.
No. 1 HM Steel Scrap from Heavy Machinery Frames
Dismantled frames from construction equipment like excavators, cut to No. 1 heavy melting dimensions without castings or non-metallics. HTS 7204.49.0020 applies as it precisely matches the heavy melting scrap definition for electric arc furnace feedstock.
No. 1 Heavy Melting Billet Crop Ends
Crop ends and billets trimmed during steel rolling mill production, sheared to No. 1 HM size specs for recycling. Classifies under 7204.49.0020 as ferrous remelting scrap meeting heavy melting physical standards without excessive dirt.
No. 1 HM Scrap from Demolition Plate Steel
Heavy gauge plate steel from building demolition, plasma-cut to individual pieces under 24 x 18 x 3/4 inches for No. 1 heavy melting. HTS 7204.49.0020 designation reflects its suitability as clean remelting feedstock without ribs or deformations.
No. 1 Heavy Melting Steel from Pipe Scrap
Cut sections from carbon steel pipes and tubes, flattened and sized for No. 1 heavy melting requirements, excluding welded seam defects. Falls under HTS 7204.49.0020 as standard ferrous scrap for remelting without non-ferrous liners.
No. 1 HM New Black Sheet Scrap
Rejects and trimmings from new black sheet steel production, chopped to No. 1 heavy melting dimensions. HTS 7204.49.0020 covers this prime scrap type due to its clean surface and exact size compliance for furnace charging.