Shredded Clipping Scrap from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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