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HTS 7204 Chapter 72 Section XV Synced Apr 28, 2026

Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel:

Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel:

Base HTS duty
Column 1 General
Effective (Japan)
15%
Ch. 99
Stacked measures
1
at Japan
Last change
2 months
Ch. 99 15.0%

What this covers

This heading covers ferrous waste and scrap, specifically remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.

iron scrap ingot steel remelting scrap ferrous waste metal steel scrap ingot
Duty stack · origin japan

How the 15.0% is built.

0%3.8%7.7%11.5%15.4%
122 · 15.0%
Section 122
All origins except · 9903.01.80
+15.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
15.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value

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Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 7204 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on Apr 28, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
Questions about 7204

FAQ for this HTS code.

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

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HTS 7204 · synced Apr 28, 2026 14:34 UTC