Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel
2 declarable lines
Heading 2619 covers non-granulated slag, dross, scalings and other waste produced in making iron or steel. It has two declarable lines: ferrous scale and all other goods in the heading. Both lines carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Ferrous scale from hot rolling
- Mill scale from steel processing
- Forge scale from iron or steel forging
- Non-granulated blast furnace slag
- Steelmaking slag that is not granulated
- Iron dross from iron manufacture
- Steel dross and scalings from steel manufacture
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is slag, dross, scalings or other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel.
- Check that it is not granulated slag, which is excluded from heading 2619 and classified in heading 2618.
- If the material is ferrous scale, use 2619.00.30.00.
- If it is another slag, dross, scaling or iron or steel manufacturing waste, use 2619.00.90.00.
- If the material is ash or residue from a non-iron or non-steel process, check headings 2620 and 2621.
Often confused with
- Heading 2618Granulated slag (slag sand) from iron or steel manufacture
Granulated slag has its own heading and is excluded from heading 2619.
- Heading 2620Slag, ash and residues from non-iron or non-steel manufacturing that contain arsenic, metals or compounds
Such residues are classified outside heading 2619 when they are not from iron or steel manufacture.
- Heading 2621Municipal waste incineration ash and other slag or ash not from iron or steel
Residual slag and ash of this kind fall in heading 2621.
- Heading 2601Iron ores and concentrates
Ores are mined material, not waste from iron or steel manufacture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for ferrous scale?
Ferrous scale is classified under 2619.00.30.00, and its general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
What is the duty on other slag and dross from iron or steel manufacture?
The other line in heading 2619 is 2619.00.90.00, and its general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify mill scale compared with granulated slag?
Mill scale that is ferrous scale goes in 2619.00.30.00 and has a general (MFN) duty rate of Free. Granulated slag is excluded from heading 2619 and is classified in heading 2618.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.