7204.41.00.60 - Borings, shovelings and turnings

This HTS code, 7204.41.00.60, specifically classifies "Borings, shovelings and turnings" of iron or steel. These are considered waste and scrap materials generated during metalworking processes. Borings are shavings or shavings produced by a boring machine, shovelings are similar byproducts from scraping or shoveling operations, and turnings are waste material removed from metal stock by a lathe or similar machining process. These forms of scrap are typically characterized by their irregular, fragmented shapes and are intended for remelting and reprocessing.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 7204.41.00.20 and 7204.41.00.40, is crucial. The sibling codes cover "No. 1 bundles" and "No. 2 bundles" respectively. Bundled scrap implies a degree of processing to compact the material into a more manageable form for transport and handling. In contrast, "Borings, shovelings and turnings" under 7204.41.00.60 refer to the uncompacted, loose, or free-flowing forms of these particular types of machining waste. The distinction lies in whether the scrap has undergone bundling as a form of preparation.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification of "Borings, shovelings and turnings" as distinct from other forms of scrap within the broader category of "Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles" is based on the specific origin and physical state of the waste material. Therefore, when classifying, the primary consideration is whether the scrap material originates from boring, shoveling, or turning processes and is not presented in a bundled format.