Shredded Steel Drum Scrap

Shredded 55-gallon steel drums from industrial packaging, triple-rinsed and flattened for remelting. HTS 7204.49.0070 for this shredded container scrap.

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 flattened but not shredded drums

Pancake-flattened drums without shredding are non-shredded scrap.

7309.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If reusable drum condition

Drums capable of repacking classified as containers.

7210.70Lower: 10% vs 35%

If recoverable painted sheets

Large intact sheets from drums may be flat-rolled products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Triple rinse certificates mandatory for chemical residue prevention

β€’ Galvanized drum declaration affects pricing and steel chemistry

β€’ Seamless vs welded drum origins may impact classification purity