U.S. exports of Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap (Non-Stainless) (HS 720429) totaled $41.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap (Non-Stainless) paid $972 in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNon-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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1.3K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 7204
Subheading 720429 · $41.7M of $572.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7204290000 | Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap not Stainless | $17.5M | 0.0055% | 0.67% | $972 |
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 | $41.7M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$17.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$41.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $224.9M of Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap (Non-Stainless) and exported $439.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Thailand and Mexico together take 62% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.01% of imports for consumption.