Shredded Shipbreaking Steel Scrap from Mexico
Ferrous hull plates and structural steel from dismantled ships, shredded into remeltable pieces after marine growth removal. Classified under HTS 7204.49.0070 for shredded scrap.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 shipbreaking certificates confirming hazardous material removal
• Test for marine contaminants like salt which can cause rust allowances denial
• Declare thick plate origins; may affect steel mill acceptance