U.S. exports of slag, dross, scalings & other waste from iron or steel manufacture (HS 261900) totaled $4.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Slag, Dross, Scalings & Other Waste from Iron or Steel Manufacture paid $14K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 3.28% of the $435K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Slag, Dross, Scalings & Other Waste from Iron or Steel Manufacture imports of $435K in August 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $859K.
Last updated: August 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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Subheading 261900 · $4.8M of $4.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2619009000 | Slag, Dross, Scalngs,Etc From Manu Irn/Stl, NESOI | $435K | 3.28% | 26.22% | $14K |
| 2619003000 | Ferrous Scale | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2619000000 | Slag, Dross, Scalings &othr Wste From Manu Irn/Stl | $4.8M |
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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Imports
$435KYoY · free account
Exports
$4.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.6M of Slag, Dross, Scalings & Other Waste from Iron or Steel Manufacture.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and China together take 78% of it.
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rate provision · imports
73.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.28% of total import value.