Punchings and Plate Scrap from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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