Other
Unwrought metal including remelt scrap ingot (except copper, lead, zinc and tungsten) in the form of pigs, ingots or billets (a) which are defective or damaged, or have been produced from melted down metal waste and scrap for convenience in handling and transportation without sweetening, alloying, fluxing or deliberate purifying, and (b) which cannot be commercially used without re-manufacture; relaying or rerolling rails; and articles of metal (except articles of lead, of zinc or of tungsten, and not including metal-bearing materials provided for in section VI, chapter 26 or subheading 8549.11, 8549.12, 8549.13, 8549.14, 8549.19 and not including unwrought metal provided for in chapters 72-81) to be used in remanufacture by melting or to be processed by shredding, shearing, compacting or similar processing which renders them fit only for the recovery of the metal content: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 9817.00.90
Defective Aluminum Billets
Aluminum billets produced from melted down scrap that exhibit surface cracks and porosity, making them unsuitable for direct extrusion without remelting. Classified under HTS 9817.00.90 as unwrought aluminum in billet form that is defective and cannot be commercially used without remanufacture by melting. These meet the criteria for metal waste intended for metal recovery through remelting processes.
Damaged Nickel Ingots
Nickel ingots damaged during transportation with significant surface oxidation and cracks, produced from scrap melting without alloying or purifying. These ingots cannot be used commercially without remelting and fall under HTS 9817.00.90 as defective unwrought metal intended for remanufacture. They require complete remelting for recovery of nickel content.
Scrap-Derived Titanium Billets
Titanium billets produced by melting scrap metal for handling convenience, containing inclusions and inconsistent composition preventing commercial forging. Falls under HTS 9817.00.90 as defective unwrought titanium requiring complete remelting for metal recovery. No alloying or purifying processes applied during scrap melting.
Contaminated Cobalt Ingots
Cobalt ingots from scrap melting containing tramp elements and inconsistent alloy composition, unfit for commercial casting without remelting. HTS 9817.00.90 classification applies as unwrought defective metal produced from scrap without sweetening or alloying. Intended solely for cobalt recovery through melting.
Porous Tin Billets
Tin billets cast from remelted scrap exhibiting porosity and oxide inclusions throughout, preventing commercial soldering applications. Classified HTS 9817.00.90 as defective unwrought tin requiring complete remelting for metal content recovery. No fluxing or deliberate purifying during production.
Sheared Aluminum Sheet Scrap
Aluminum sheet clippings from fabrication operations, sheared into compact bundles fit only for melting recovery. Processed by shearing to render suitable solely for aluminum content recovery per HTS 9817.00.90 criteria. Cannot be commercially flattened or reused without remelting.
Compacted Stainless Steel Solids
Discarded stainless steel stampings and formed parts compacted for metal recovery, rendered unfit for any fabrication except melting. HTS 9817.00.90 applies as metal articles processed by compacting to be fit only for stainless steel content recovery through melting.
Defective Zirconium Ingots
Zirconium ingots from scrap remelt containing hydrogen pickup and surface defects, unsuitable for nuclear or chemical applications without remelting. Classified HTS 9817.00.90 as defective unwrought zirconium requiring complete remanufacture for metal recovery.
Baled Mixed Non-Ferrous Solids
Mixed non-ferrous metal stampings (aluminum, nickel, copper-free) baled for shredding and sorting prior to melting. Compacted to render fit only for metal content recovery per HTS 9817.00.90 provisions, excluding prohibited copper/lead/zinc/tungsten content.
Damaged Molybdenum Billets
Molybdenum billets cracked during scrap remelt casting, containing oxide layers preventing commercial forging. HTS 9817.00.90 classification for defective unwrought metal requiring remelting for recovery. Produced without alloying or fluxing from scrap sources.
Railroad Switch Points Scrap
Worn railroad switch points and frogs removed from track, suitable only for rerolling after remelting. Specifically provided for under HTS 9817.00.90 as relaying/rerolling rails and rail components not commercially reusable in present condition.
Remelt Magnesium Pigs
Magnesium pigs cast from scrap melting for transportation convenience, containing impurities that prevent direct commercial use. Classified under HTS 9817.00.90 as unwrought magnesium pigs requiring remanufacture by melting, without any alloying, fluxing, or deliberate purifying. Intended solely for magnesium recovery through remelting processes.
Used Steel Rails for Rerolling
Worn railroad rails removed from service, suitable only for relaying or rerolling after complete remelting. Classified under HTS 9817.00.90 as articles of metal specifically provided for relaying or rerolling rails. These rails cannot be commercially reused in current condition without remanufacture.
Metal Turnings Shredder Preparation
Mixed metal turnings and borings from machining operations, baled for shredding and metal recovery. Prepared solely to render fit for metal content recovery through shredding/shearing processes as specified in HTS 9817.00.90. Not suitable for any commercial fabrication without prior processing.
Machining Briquettes Aluminum
Aluminum machining chips briquetted under high pressure, fit only for melting after shredding and decoating. Processed by compacting to render suitable solely for aluminum recovery per HTS 9817.00.90. Cannot be commercially recycled without remelting.