Shredded Heavy Melting Steel Scrap from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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