U.S. exports of Remelting Ingots of Iron or Steel (SITC 28233) totaled $185K in August 2026, exported to 3 countries.
Last updated: August 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.
Basic heading 175 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 28233 · $185K of $7.8B
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 100% of it.
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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 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.