HTS 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
Heading 7204 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 14 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in t.
Check additional duties before you file
- Steel and aluminum articles here may carry Section 232 duties. The entry can need the Chapter 99 number, the metal value and the country where the metal was melted and poured, or smelted and cast.
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7204.10.00.00 | Waste and scrap of cast iron | t | Free |
| Waste and scrap of alloy steel: | |||
| 7204.21.00.00 | Of stainless steel | t | Free |
| 7204.29.00.00 | Other | t | Free |
| 7204.30.00.00 | Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel | t | Free |
| Other waste and scrap: | |||
| 7204.41.00 | Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles | Free | |
| 7204.41.00.20 | No. 1 bundles | t | |
| 7204.41.00.40 | No. 2 bundles | t | |
| 7204.41.00.60 | Borings, shovelings and turnings | t | |
| 7204.41.00.80 | Other | t | |
| 7204.49.00 | Other | Free | |
| 7204.49.00.20 | No. 1 heavy melting | t | |
| 7204.49.00.40 | No. 2 heavy melting | t | |
| Other: | |||
| 7204.49.00.60 | Cut plate and structural | t | |
| 7204.49.00.70 | Shredded | t | |
| 7204.49.00.80 | Other | t | |
| 7204.50.00.00 | Remelting scrap ingots | t | Free |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 7204
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in t, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.