U.S. exports of Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel (HS 720450) totaled $185K in August 2026, exported to 3 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRemelting scrap ingots are solidified blocks cast from ferrous scrap specifically for remelting — a form that facilitates handling and reduces oxidation losses compared to loose scrap. China leads US imports under this heading, followed by Canada and the Dominican Republic. The single tariff line (7204500000) covers both iron and steel remelting ingots, and importers should distinguish this product from primary pig iron ingots (heading 7201), which are produced from ore rather than recycled scrap and carry different duty treatment.
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Pig iron (heading 7201) is produced by smelting iron ore in a blast furnace and is a primary metal product. Remelting scrap ingots (7204.50) are cast from recycled ferrous scrap and are classified as waste and scrap regardless of their ingot shape. The key criterion is the input material — ore-derived versus scrap-derived — not the physical form of the ingot.
Ingot form offers consistent density and known chemistry, reducing furnace charging time and improving melt predictability compared to heterogeneous loose scrap. For foundries with limited scrap-handling infrastructure or strict chemistry windows, remelting ingots provide a more controlled input, though they typically carry a processing premium over equivalent loose grades.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7204500000 | Remelting Scrap Ingots, Ferrous Scrap | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7204500000 | Remelting Scrap Ingots, Ferrous Scrap | $185K |
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.
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Low of 6 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $3.3M of Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 7 of 7 in heading 7204
Subheading 720450 · $185K of $572.5M
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.