No. 1 Heavy Melting Steel Scrap from Canada

Heavy melting steel scrap consisting of wrought iron or steel scrap 1/4 inch and over in thickness, not under 18 inches in any outside dimension, including plates, beams, channels, angles, pipe, and machinery castings or forgings. This falls under HTS 7204.49.0080 as ferrous waste and scrap suitable for remelting, specifically categorized as 'other' scrap not fitting prepared or specific alloy types. It represents common industrial scrap from demolition and manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

Obtain a certificate of analysis verifying ferrous composition and absence of hazardous contaminants like radioactive materials to comply with CBP and EPA regulations

Ensure scrap is free from excessive non-metallics (>1%) and properly bundled to avoid reclassification as unprepared scrap

Document origin and processing history to prevent penalties for misdeclared waste under Basel Convention restrictions