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U.S. exports of alloy steel waste and scrap (non-stainless) (HS 720429) totaled $33.7M in July 2026.
Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 7204
Subheading 720429 · $17.3M of $183.7M
Importers of Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap (Non-Stainless) paid $23K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.5% on $242K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap (Non-Stainless) imports of $17.3M in July 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $19.6M.
Non-stainless alloy steel scrap — covering tool steels, high-speed steels, and low-alloy grades containing elements such as manganese, chromium, nickel, or molybdenum below the stainless threshold — is a valued charge for specialty steel electric arc furnaces. Canada and Mexico are the primary US suppliers, with Australia and Japan contributing higher-specification material for tool and die steel recyclers. The single tariff line (7204290000) captures all non-stainless alloy grades, so importers must ensure the material does not meet the stainless definition (≥10.5% Cr) before classifying here rather than under 7204.21.
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1.4K shipments/mo
Alloy steel is defined in the HTS chapter notes by minimum thresholds for specific alloying elements (e.g., manganese ≥1.65%, silicon ≥0.6%, chromium ≥0.3%, nickel ≥0.3%, etc.). Scrap that does not meet any of those thresholds is carbon steel scrap and belongs in 7204.41 or 7204.49. A certified mill analysis or heat certificate is the standard documentation used to support alloy classification.
Section 232 tariffs apply broadly to steel articles, including scrap, though country-specific exemptions and quota arrangements have been negotiated for certain origins. Importers should check current CBP guidance and any applicable proclamations to determine the duty treatment for their specific country of origin before filing entry.
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Imports
$17.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$33.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7204290000 | Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap not Stainless | $17.3M | 0.13% | 1.40% | $23K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7204290000 | Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap not Stainless | $33.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Thailand and Mexico together take 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.13%.