No. 2 Heavy Melting Steel Scrap
Steel scrap from automobiles, machinery castings, and structural steel under 1/4 inch thick or with one dimension under 18 inches, suitable for electric furnace remelting. Classified under HTS 7204.49.0080 as 'other' ferrous waste and scrap not meeting heavy melting prep standards or alloy specs. Common in recycling from vehicle shredding operations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If turned or baled to prepared size specs
Meeting Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) preparation criteria like baling moves it to the 'prepared scrap' subheading.
If primarily from railcar or shipbreaking
Waste from specific transportation equipment sources has dedicated headings separate from general HMS scrap.
If imported as complete railway scrap structures
Intact railway vehicles are classified by function under Chapter 73, not as separated scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for oil, paint, or plastic contamination to meet ISRI scrap specifications and avoid duty adjustments
• Use bills of lading specifying 'ferrous scrap for remelting' to differentiate from waste shipments requiring special permits
• Check for Section 232 tariffs applicability based on melt origin, as steel scrap may trigger additional national security duties
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.
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.
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.