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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.21.00Same rate: 25%

If declared as primary shipbreaking scrap

Dedicated heading for vessel scrapping waste.

7208.51.00Higher: 75% vs 25%

If high-strength per US note (a)

Shipbuilding steels meeting yield specs are alloy classified.

8908.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 25%

If imported as floating vessel hulks

Complete ships classify under Chapter 89 vessels.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Rinse salt residues and test chlorides <200ppm to prevent inclusion defects

β€’ Thickness-sort plates; separate AH-36 grade hull steel when possible

β€’ Provide Lloyd's Register certification for original ship steel specs