HS Code 7204
Ferrous Waste and Scrap Metal
HS code 7204 covers ferrous waste, scrap metal, and remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel intended for recycling and metallurgical processing.
HS Code 7204 — Ferrous Waste and Scrap Metal
This category includes iron and steel scrap from used products or manufacturing waste that is fit for recovery or remelting. It covers everything from shredded car bodies to industrial trimmings used as raw material for steel mills.
What's included
- Cast iron scrap
- Stainless steel scrap
- Shredded steel scrap
- Turnings and shavings
- Remelting scrap ingots
What's excluded
- Slag and ash → use
2618(Waste from metal production that is not metal itself is categorized under ores and ash.) - Second-hand reusable pipes → use
7304(If the product is reusable as a pipe without remelting, it is not scrap.)
Common examples
- Shredded HMS 1 scrap
- 304 grade stainless steel turnings
- Crushed tin-plate waste
- Cast iron motor blocks (scrap)
Frequently asked questions
Is used machinery classified under 7204?
Only if it is broken or worn such that it is no longer usable for its original purpose and is being sold strictly for metal recovery.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Transboundary waste shipment permits are often required for international scrap trade.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Netherlands
- Top importers: Turkey, India, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan
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Key takeaway
A high-volume recycled commodity subject to strict environmental regulations regarding waste movement.
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