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U.S. imports of remelting ingots of iron or steel (SITC 28233) totaled $53K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Remelting Ingots of Iron or Steel paid $19K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 35% on $53K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Remelting Ingots of Iron or Steel imports of $53K in April 2026 ran 196% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRemelting ingots are solidified blocks of iron or steel produced specifically for recharging into furnaces, occupying a classification niche between primary mill products and conventional scrap. Unlike finished steel ingots intended for rolling or forging, remelting ingots are graded and priced on their chemistry and yield rather than mechanical properties. Their distinct classification matters for duty and trade-remedy purposes, as they may be treated differently from both finished steel products subject to Section 232 measures and from scrap categories.
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Remelting ingots are produced from secondary or recycled metal and are intended solely as furnace charge material — they are not meant to be rolled, forged, or further worked into semi-finished products. This end-use distinction, along with their chemistry and form, supports their classification under the scrap/waste heading rather than as primary steel mill products.
The Section 232 tariff framework covers a wide range of steel articles, and whether remelting ingots fall within its scope depends on the specific HTS subheading assigned at entry. Because the boundary between scrap-derived ingots and semi-finished steel can be contested, importers should obtain a binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the applicable duty treatment before importing.
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