HTS 7204.49.00.60: US import duty from China
Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, Other waste and scrap, Other, Other, Cut plate and structural. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 7204.49.00.60 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 7204.49.00.60 (Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, Other waste and scrap, Other, Other, Cut plate and structural) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 7204.49.00.60 cover?
Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, Other waste and scrap, Other, Other, Cut plate and structural. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 7204.49.00.60 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 7204
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- 7204.29.00.00Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, Waste and scrap of alloy steel, Other
- 7204.30.00.00Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel
- 7204.41.00.20Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, Other waste and scrap, Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles, No. 1 bundles
- 7204.41.00.40Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, Other waste and scrap, Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles, No. 2 bundles
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.