HTSUS, United States

7204.49.00.20

Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel / No. 1 heavy melting

Classification path

  1. Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
  2. Other waste and scrap
  3. Other
  4. No. 1 heavy melting

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
74¢/t
Unit of quantity
t

Related lines in heading 7204

About heading 7204

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

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.

Full guide to heading 7204

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

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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