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U.S. imports of magnesium waste and scrap (HS 810420) totaled $8.6M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Magnesium Waste and Scrap paid $11K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.0% on $124K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMagnesium waste and scrap (8104200000) feeds secondary smelters and recyclers that recover magnesium for re-use in die casting and structural alloys, making it a key input for circular-economy supply chains in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Canada dominates US import supply under this heading, with Czech Republic, China, Mexico, and Taiwan also contributing volumes. Because magnesium scrap is highly reactive and subject to DOT hazardous-materials transport regulations, proper packaging, labeling, and shipper declarations are essential compliance steps before import.
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Beyond standard CBP entry documents, importers of magnesium scrap must comply with DOT hazardous-materials regulations governing reactive metals, including proper UN packaging codes and shipper's declarations. If the scrap originates from a country subject to trade-remedy orders on magnesium, an AD/CVD scope ruling may also be needed to confirm applicability.
Both waste and scrap fall under the same 10-digit line (8104200000) in the US schedule. CBP generally treats 'waste' as residues from manufacturing processes and 'scrap' as end-of-life or off-spec material, but both are classified identically here. The critical distinction is ensuring the material is not further processed to the point where it would reclassify as unwrought magnesium under 810419.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| CANADA | $1.9M | $7K | -$1.8M |
| MEXICO | $1.1M | $76K | -$988K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $961K | -- | -$961K |
| NETHERLANDS | $751K | -- | -$751K |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8104200000 | MAGNESIUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $8.6M | 9.03% | $11K |
MAGNESIUM WASTE AND SCRAP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8104200000 | MAGNESIUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $167K |
MAGNESIUM WASTE AND SCRAP
59.6K kg
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
GA, HF, INDIUM, NIOBIUM, RHENIUM & ARTI,WAST/SCRP
HS 811292
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $1.5M | $7K | -$1.5M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |