Cut Heavy Machinery Frame Scrap from China
Torch-cut fragments from dismantled industrial crane and excavator frames, typically S355 structural steel grade, 10-30mm thick. Classified as cut plate and structural under HTS 7204.49.00.60 for remelting, differentiated from castings or forgings. Residual oil must be cleaned to meet import standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Degrease thoroughly to avoid hazardous waste classification; submit machinery origin affidavits; bundle weights should not exceed 1 ton to qualify as cut scrap