Mixed Borings and Turnings Steel Scrap

Steel chips, shavings, and turnings from machining operations, mixed carbon steels suitable for remelting after briquetting. Under HTS 7204.49.0080 as 'other' ferrous scrap not segregated by alloy. Generated in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

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.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If briquetted and magnetically separated

Processed turnings meeting size/purity specs enter prepared turnings subheading.

7204.29.00Same rate: 35%

If high-speed tool steel composition

Machining scrap from tool steels with specific alloy elements (e.g., tungsten) uses alloy headings.

8409.91Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If imported as parts of used machinery

Machined components still attached to equipment classify under machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Drain cutting fluids and provide oil content <2% certification to pass CBP exams

β€’ Consider briquetting for density to reduce shipping costs and fit container limits

β€’ Test for explosive vapors from machining oils before container loading