Shredded Automobile HMS 1 Scrap from China

Shredded ferrous scrap derived from end-of-life automobiles, consisting primarily of high magnetic steel (HMS 1) fragments after shredding and magnetic separation. Classified under HTS 7204.49.0070 as shredded waste and scrap suitable for remelting in steel production.

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

Verify shredding certification and provide documentation confirming magnetic separation to remove non-ferrous metals

Ensure compliance with ISRI scrap specifications for shredded scrap to avoid reclassification

Test for radiation contamination as required for all ferrous scrap imports; common pitfall is inadequate non-ferrous removal