7204.49.00.70 - Shredded

This classification, HTS 7204.49.00.70, specifically covers iron and steel scrap that has been processed through shredding. Shredded scrap refers to ferrous waste and scrap that has been mechanically reduced in size into smaller, irregularly shaped pieces, often by passing it through a shredding machine. This process aims to homogenize the material, making it more suitable for remelting in furnaces. Examples include the output from dismantling automobiles, appliances, or other metallic structures where the components are broken down into smaller, more manageable fragments.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 7204.49.00.60 encompasses "Cut plate and structural" scrap, which implies pieces that retain some semblance of their original shape (e.g., sheared plates or beams), HTS 7204.49.00.70 is exclusively for material that has undergone a more aggressive size reduction process. The "Other" category at 7204.49.00.80 serves as a residual for any ferrous waste and scrap that is neither cut plate/structural nor shredded.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the specific physical characteristic of being "shredded." Importers and exporters should ensure that the material's condition aligns with the definition of mechanically broken down into smaller fragments to fall under this specific HTS code.