Magnesium Alloy Turnings
Shavings and turnings generated from machining magnesium alloy parts in aerospace manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8104.20.00.00 as waste and scrap of magnesium since it consists of magnesium alloy fragments with less than 99% magnesium content by weight, unfit for direct use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purity exceeds 99% magnesium
High-purity magnesium scrap qualifies as unwrought magnesium, shifting to a different subheading.
If contaminated with significant iron
Ferrous scrap with magnesium contamination falls under Chapter 72 for iron/steel waste.
If in the form of dross or skimmings
Magnesium dross from smelting is classified as ash/slags under heading 2620.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify magnesium content via assay certificate to confirm classification as scrap under Chapter 81
• Ensure waste is clean of hazardous contaminants; provide recycling origin documentation to avoid environmental scrutiny
• Declare exact alloy composition to prevent misclassification as unwrought magnesium (8104.11)
Related Products under HTS 8104.20.00.00
Magnesium Die Casting Scrap
Scrap fragments from rejected magnesium alloy die castings in automotive part production. Falls under HTS 8104.20.00.00 as magnesium waste and scrap due to its alloy composition and unsuitability for production without remelting.
Magnesium Borings from Machining
Fine borings produced during CNC machining of magnesium alloy components for electronics housings. This waste and scrap is classified in HTS 8104.20.00.00 per Chapter 81 notes for magnesium alloys under 99% purity.
Used Magnesium Alloy Sheets Scrap
Trimming and offcut scrap from magnesium alloy sheets used in aircraft skinning. HTS 8104.20.00.00 applies as waste and scrap of magnesium articles, meeting alloy definition.
Magnesium Ladder Rung Scrap
Scrap from defective magnesium alloy ladder rungs rejected during quality control. As waste from magnesium articles, it is dutiable under HTS 8104.20.00.00.
Magnesium Extrusion Scrap
End cuts and rejects from magnesium alloy extrusion profiles for automotive wheels. Classified as magnesium waste and scrap in HTS 8104.20.00.00 due to alloy nature.
Recycled Magnesium Swarf
Wet swarf from grinding magnesium alloy turbine blades, dried for recycling. HTS 8104.20.00.00 covers this magnesium scrap form.