Heading 7204

Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel

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Heading 7204 covers ferrous waste and scrap and remelting scrap ingots. It is split first by material or coating, such as cast iron, alloy steel, stainless steel and tinned iron or steel, then by form and scrap grade for other waste and scrap. Remelting scrap ingots have their own line.

Products in this heading

Cast iron scrap from broken castings
Stainless steel scrap from used kitchen equipment
Alloy steel scrap from worn machinery parts
Tinned steel scrap from containers
Steel turnings and borings from machining
No. 1 heavy melting steel scrap
Shredded steel scrap from autos and appliances
Remelting scrap ingots

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the material: cast iron, alloy steel, stainless steel, tinned iron or steel, or other ferrous waste.
For alloy steel scrap, decide whether it is stainless steel or other alloy steel.
Check the form: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings or stampings have their own lines.
For other waste and scrap, use the named grade or form, such as No. 1 bundles, No. 2 bundles, No. 1 heavy melting, No. 2 heavy melting, cut plate and structural, or shredded.
Use the remelting scrap ingots line only for ingots made for remelting, not for ordinary steel ingots.

Often confused with

Pig iron in pigs, blocks or other primary forms
It is primary iron, not waste and scrap.
Heading 7201
Ferroalloys
These are alloying materials, not ferrous waste and scrap.
Heading 7202
Iron or steel granules and powders
Produced granules and powders are classified there, not as scrap.
Heading 7205
Iron or nonalloy steel ingots
Cast ingots for further working are primary forms, not remelting scrap ingots.
Heading 7206
Semifinished steel billets and slabs
Semifinished products are classified there, not as waste and scrap.
Heading 7207

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for stainless steel scrap?

Stainless steel waste and scrap is classified in 7204.21.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on cast iron scrap?

Cast iron waste and scrap is 7204.10.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify steel turnings?

Borings, shovelings and turnings of steel are 7204.41.00.60, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

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.