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U.S. imports of alloy steel waste and scrap (non-stainless) (HS 720429) totaled $22.3M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap (Non-Stainless) paid $29K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.0% on $412K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Alloy Steel Waste and Scrap (Non-Stainless) imports of $22.3M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.2M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7204290000 | ALLOY STEEL WASTE AND SCRAP NOT STAINLESS | $22.3M | 6.97% | $29K |
ALLOY STEEL WASTE AND SCRAP NOT STAINLESS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7204290000 | ALLOY STEEL WASTE AND SCRAP NOT STAINLESS | $36.5M |
ALLOY STEEL WASTE AND SCRAP NOT STAINLESS
43.9K t
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.0M | $8.2M | +$6.2M |
| Ohio | $4.6M | $2.0M | -$2.5M |
| Texas | $2.7M | $3.2M | +$473K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $6.7M | $412K | -$6.3M |
| CALEXICO-EAST, CA | $243K | $5.3M | +$5.1M |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $5.4M | +$5.4M |