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Punchings and Plate Scrap

Flat steel plate offcuts and punched discs from fabrication shops, carbon steel suitable for remelting. HTS 7204.49.0080 'other' category for non-prepared ferrous scrap. From metal stamping and plasma cutting operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵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 cropped to 24x18 inch rectangles

Dimensional preparation standards move punchings to 'prepared' scrap.

7210.49.00Higher: 75% vs 35%

If clad or coated with other metals

Surface treatments like cladding change classification to flat-rolled products.

7208.51.00Higher: 75% vs 35%

If high-strength steel per note (a)

Meeting minimum yield point specs qualifies as alloy flat products, not scrap.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Limit rust to 1/8 inch penetration per ISRI specs to maintain value and classification

Avoid wadding that could lead to classification as unprepared loose scrap

Include mill test reports tracing original plate grades for end-user verification