Shredded Clipping Scrap
Shredded steel skeleton scraps from punch presses and shears, carbon steel for EAF charge. Falls in HTS 7204.49.0080 as other non-specific ferrous waste. Byproduct of sheet metal forming.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If meeting ISRI Shredded Scrap 211/212 specs
Standardized shred quality and purity criteria define 'prepared' category.
If primarily aircraft fuselage clippings
Aviation scrap has dedicated headings due to lightweight alloys often mixed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Achieve 50 lb/cu.ft. density through proper shredding to optimize container loads
• Screen out non-ferrous >0.2% to prevent copper contamination penalties
• Use ventilated containers for shredded material to avoid mold during ocean transit
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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.
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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.