Foundry Steel Scrap Returns
Gate, riser, and feeder scrap from steel foundry pouring operations, carbon steel for recycle. HTS 7204.49.0080 as other ferrous waste from casting processes. Internal foundry loop scrap.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stainless foundry returns
High chromium castings classify as stainless scrap.
If semi-finished ingots from returns
Remelted into ingot form shifts from scrap to semi-finished.
If complete castings for scrap
Finished cast iron articles have Chapter 73 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Knock off sand and provide silica content <1% to avoid furnace lining damage claims
• Match chemistry to buyer's heat requirements with spectrometer reports
• Avoid mixed foundry returns from different alloy grades in same shipment
Related Products under HTS 7204.49.00.80
Bar Crop Ends Scrap
Short lengths of cropped steel bars from rolling mill production, low-alloy carbon steel for remelt. Classified HTS 7204.49.0080 other ferrous scrap not turned or prepared. Rolling mill byproduct.
Appliance Steel Scrap
Ferrous scrap from dismantled washing machines, refrigerators, and stoves including shells and drums. HTS 7204.49.0080 other household equipment scrap for remelting. Consumer electronics recycling byproduct.
Mixed Industrial Machine Scrap
Steel scrap from factory machinery, conveyors, and tools not fitting specific categories, for EAF melt. Under HTS 7204.49.0080 as catch-all other ferrous scrap. Manufacturing plant cleanup material.
Ship Plate Scrap
Thick steel plates from ship scrapping operations, corroded but remeltable carbon steel. HTS 7204.49.0080 other non-ship-specific ferrous scrap. Marine demolition byproduct.
Low Residual Cast Steel Scrap
Clean cast steel scrap from low-alloy castings with minimal tramp elements, for quality melt stock. HTS 7204.49.0080 other ferrous not meeting prepared specs. Precision casting returns.
Bridge Steel Scrap
Structural steel from decommissioned bridges including girders and trusses, weathered carbon steel. Classified HTS 7204.49.0080 other infrastructure scrap. Highway maintenance recycling.