U.S. imports of Magnesium Waste and Scrap (HS 810420) totaled $6.0M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Magnesium Waste and Scrap imports of $6.0M in August 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8.0M.
Last updated: August 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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117 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 8104
Subheading 810420 · $6.0M of $25.8M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$6.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$775KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $91.1M of Magnesium Waste and Scrap and exported $2.2M.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8104200000 | Magnesium Waste and Scrap | $6.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8104200000 | Magnesium Waste and Scrap | $775K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 46% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.