Shredded Electric Motor Steel Scrap

Shredded stator and rotor laminations from scrapped electric motors, primarily low-carbon steel fragments. Classified as shredded ferrous waste under HTS 7204.49.0070 for remelting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.49.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily turnings from motor machining

Machining waste from motors classified as turnings/shavings rather than general shredded.

8503.00Lower: 13% vs 35%

If complete motors, not dismantled scrap

Intact electric motors are classified as parts of machines, not ferrous scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Conduct density tests to confirm shredded form meets minimum bulk density standards

β€’ Declare exact source (e.g

β€’ motors) to avoid blending penalties with other scrap types