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U.S. imports of ferrous waste and scrap, not elsewhere specified (HS 720449) totaled $74.2M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Ferrous Waste and Scrap, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $36K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $367K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe residual ferrous scrap heading captures heavy melting steel, cut plate and structural scrap, shredded scrap, and other grades not covered by more specific subheadings — the US schedule breaks these into five 10-digit lines including No. 1 HMS (7204490020), No. 2 HMS (7204490040), cut plate and structural (7204490060), shredded (7204490070), and a catch-all (7204490080). Canada and Mexico are the dominant suppliers, with Sweden a notable source of high-quality shredded and HMS grades. Section 232 tariffs apply, and country-specific quota or exemption status should be confirmed before entry.
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The 7204.41 subheading is reserved for machining-derived forms — turnings, shavings, chips, filings, and stampings. If the scrap consists of heavier cut, shredded, or melting-grade material rather than machining byproducts, it belongs in 7204.49. Mixed loads that contain both forms may require sorting or a ruling on the predominant character of the shipment.
ISRI grade 'Shredded' (also called Zorba's ferrous fraction or simply 'shred') is the primary commercial grade mapped to this line — it consists of fist-sized pieces of shredded automobiles and appliances with residual non-ferrous content removed by magnetic separation. Mills specify maximum copper, tin, and other tramp element limits, so the shredded scrap certificate of analysis is a key shipping document.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7204490070 | SHREDDED STEEL SCRAP | $51.9M | 14.69% | $7K |
| 7204490080 | OTHER FERROUS SCRAP | $12.1M | 8.96% | $25K |
| 7204490020 | NO 1 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP | $6.0M | 0.00% | -- |
| 7204490060 | CUT PLATE AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SCRAP | $3.5M | 10.17% | $4K |
| 7204490040 | NO 2 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP | $695K | 9.99% | $726 |
SHREDDED STEEL SCRAP
OTHER FERROUS SCRAP
NO 1 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP
CUT PLATE AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SCRAP
NO 2 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7204490020 | NO 1 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP | $178.0M |
| 7204490080 | FERROUS SCRAP, NESOI | $70.4M |
| 7204490070 | SHREDDED STEEL SCRAP | $69.9M |
| 7204490060 | CUT PLATE AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SCRAP | $31.9M |
| 7204490040 | NO 2 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP | $27.6M |
NO 1 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP
369.0K t
FERROUS SCRAP, NESOI
116.7K t
SHREDDED STEEL SCRAP
229.1K t
CUT PLATE AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SCRAP
36.4K t
NO 2 HEAVY MELTING STEEL SCRAP
37.8K 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
FERROCHROMIUM OVER 4 PERCENT CARBON
HS 720241
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $932K | $85.2M | +$84.2M |
| Texas | $3.7M | $61.0M | +$57.3M |
| New Jersey | -- | $44.5M | +$44.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $57.7M | +$57.7M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $33.0M | +$33.0M |
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $32.0M | +$32.0M |