No. 1 Heavy Melting Steel Scrap
Heavy melting steel scrap consisting of clean, unprepared black iron or steel scrap with a minimum 1/4 inch thickness, suitable for remelting in electric arc furnaces. This falls under HTS 7204.49.00 as 'other' ferrous waste and scrap not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 7204, primarily used in steel recycling. It excludes prepared or shredded forms covered by other subheadings.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If turned or shredded into smaller pieces
Shredded or prepared scrap with specific size reductions falls under 7204.41 for mechanically processed ferrous waste.
If imported as railway scrap rails rather than loose scrap
Ferrous railway scrap in rail form is classified under Chapter 73 as unused railway material, not general waste/scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify scrap meets ISRI specifications (e.g
• No. 1 HMS) with lab certification to avoid reclassification as prepared scrap under 7204.41
• Provide radiation scanning certificates as CBP requires non-radioactive declaration for all ferrous scrap
• Include bill of lading details on scrap grade and origin to prevent holds due to contamination concerns
Related Products under HTS 7204.49.00
Structural Steel Scrap Beams
Scrap from demolished I-beams, channels, and angles of carbon steel construction grade, cut into unprepared lengths over 2 feet. Fits HTS 7204.49.00 as 'other' ferrous scrap for remelting, not further worked per chapter notes.
Shipbreaking Steel Plate Scrap
Heavy steel plates and hull sections from decommissioned ships, unprepared and rusty but ferrous-dominant for remelting. Classified as 'other' waste and scrap under HTS 7204.49.00; no duty reduction for rust per chapter note.
Punchings and Bar Crop Ends Scrap
Short lengths of carbon steel bars and punchings from manufacturing trimmings, unprepared for melting. This mill scrap qualifies as 'other' ferrous waste under HTS 7204.49.00, excluding turnings.
Mixed Borings Steel Scrap
Mixed steel borings and turnings from drilling operations, lightly oiled but primarily ferrous for remelting. Falls under HTS 7204.49.00 as 'other' scrap, not pure turnings due to mixed composition.
Demolition Machine Shop Scrap
Assorted ferrous scrap from construction equipment demolition, including frames and housings, unprepared. HTS 7204.49.00 covers this 'other' category for general remelting scrap.
Rusty Sheet Scrap
Corroded carbon steel sheets from roofing and cladding, unprepared for recycling despite surface rust. HTS 7204.49.00 applies; chapter note prohibits duty allowance for rust damage.