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+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7204.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If declared as primary shipbreaking scrap

Dedicated heading for vessel scrapping waste.

7208.51.00Same rate: 35%

If high-strength per US note (a)

Shipbuilding steels meeting yield specs are alloy classified.

8908.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as floating vessel hulks

Complete ships classify under Chapter 89 vessels.

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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