No. 2 Heavy Melting Steel Scrap from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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