7204.41.00.80 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 74¢/t |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7204.41.00.80, encompasses "Other" ferrous waste and scrap, specifically relating to turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings, and stampings, that do not fit into the more specific subcategories. These are typically generated as byproducts of machining, cutting, or forming operations on iron and steel. The key characteristic is their form, which is often fragmented or reduced in size due to manufacturing processes, as opposed to bulkier scrap items.
This designation distinguishes itself from sibling categories such as "No. 1 bundles" (7204.41.00.20) and "No. 2 bundles" (7204.41.00.40), which are specifically defined by their compressed, bundled form. It also differs from "Borings, shovelings and turnings" (7204.41.00.60), which, while also fragmented, may imply a coarser or more specific type of material generation. This "Other" classification serves as a residual category for acceptable forms of waste and scrap that do not meet the criteria of the other, more precisely defined types within this heading.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of goods under 7204.41.00.80 relies heavily on the physical form of the ferrous waste or scrap. If a material is identified as turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings, or stampings, and it does not conform to the specifications for bundled scrap or the specific description of borings, shovelings, and turnings, it will be classified here. Proper identification of the manufacturing origin and physical characteristics is crucial for accurate classification.