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U.S. imports of slag, dross, scalings & other waste from iron or steel manufacture (HS 261900) totaled $454K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Slag, Dross, Scalings & Other Waste from Iron or Steel Manufacture paid $11K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $100K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Slag, Dross, Scalings & Other Waste from Iron or Steel Manufacture imports of $454K in April 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $886K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNon-granulated slag, dross, scalings, and related ferrous manufacturing waste are recovered secondary materials with end uses ranging from road aggregate and abrasives to metal reclamation feedstock. The US schedule distinguishes ferrous scale (2619003000) — the iron oxide flake generated during hot rolling — from the broader residual category (2619009000), making accurate product identification essential at entry. Canada and Mexico are the dominant suppliers, reflecting proximity-driven logistics for heavy, low-value bulk materials. Importers should be aware that some lines may carry Section 232 tariff exposure depending on iron content and form.
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Ferrous scale consists specifically of the iron oxide flakes that spall off steel surfaces during hot-rolling or forging operations. It is classified separately at 2619003000, while non-granulated slag, dross, and other manufacturing residues that do not meet this description fall under 2619009000. A material safety data sheet and process description from the foreign producer are useful supporting documents for making this distinction.
End uses vary by form: non-granulated slag is commonly crushed for road base, railway ballast, and concrete aggregate; ferrous scale is reprocessed as a sintering feed in steelmaking; and dross or skimmings may be processed for residual metal recovery. The intended downstream use can affect classification if the material has been further processed beyond its raw waste state.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $335K | $3.6M | +$3.3M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| JAPAN | $94K | -- | -$94K |
| MEXICO | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| CHINA | $6K | -- | -$6K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2619009000 | SLAG, DROSS, SCALNGS,ETC FROM MANU IRN/STL, NESOI | $454K | 11.46% | $11K |
| 2619003000 | FERROUS SCALE | $0 | -- | -- |
SLAG, DROSS, SCALNGS,ETC FROM MANU IRN/STL, NESOI
FERROUS SCALE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2619000000 | SLAG, DROSS, SCALINGS &OTHR WSTE FROM MANU IRN/STL | $6.9M |
SLAG, DROSS, SCALINGS &OTHR WSTE FROM MANU IRN/STL
52.2M kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| Washington | $94K | $3.2M | +$3.1M |
| Pennsylvania | $24K | $370K | +$346K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE, AL | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| BLAINE, WA | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| DETROIT, MI | $188K | $866K | +$679K |