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.

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 in the form of turnings or filings

Machining chips and turnings specifically head to 7204.21 for waste forms.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If semi-finished bars before scrapping

Bar products not yet waste classified under Chapter 72 semifinished goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Distinguish from turnings (7204.21) by providing photos showing solid pieces, not chips

β€’ Mill test reports required to confirm carbon steel, not alloy grades

β€’ Pack in bulk containers without baling to maintain 'unprepared' status