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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cropped to 24x18 inch rectangles
Dimensional preparation standards move punchings to 'prepared' scrap.
If clad or coated with other metals
Surface treatments like cladding change classification to flat-rolled products.
If high-strength steel per note (a)
Meeting minimum yield point specs qualifies as alloy flat products, not scrap.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
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
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.