No. 2 HMS Cast Steel Piping Scrap from Japan
Heavy melting scrap from cast steel pipes and fittings from industrial piping systems, prepared to No. 2 specs with no attachments. Classified under 7204.49.00.40 for remelting scrap ingots due to conforming size and heavy section requirements.
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
• Remove all plastic/rubber attachments; customs scans for non-metallics
• Provide chemical analysis showing carbon steel composition; avoid high-alloy misclassification
• Use ventilated containers to prevent condensation/rust claims (no duty allowance per notes)