No. 2 HMS Steel Structural Shapes Scrap from China
Heavy melting scrap from demolished steel beams, channels, and angles, cut to 18-inch maximum dimensions and at least 1/4 inch thick, primarily low-alloy carbon steel. Fits HTS 7204.49.00.40 as standard No. 2 heavy melting scrap for electric arc furnace remelting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document origin with demolition certificates to prove not from end-of-life vehicles (ELV restrictions may apply)
• Conduct free chlorine and mercury testing; pitfalls include non-magnetic material exceeding limits
• Bundle securely per ISRI HMS-2 specs to prevent shifting during ocean transport