Shredded Heavy Melting Steel Scrap from China
Shredded HMS 2 scrap from demolished structures and machinery, reduced to small uniform pieces for efficient melting. Falls under HTS 7204.49.0070 due to its shredded form as ferrous waste and scrap for remelting.
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
• Provide mill test reports confirming ferrous content over 95% to meet tariff definition
• Label shipments clearly as 'shredded scrap' with processing origin to prevent customs disputes
• Avoid mixing with turnings; common pitfall leading to reclassification under different subheadings