7204.49.00.80Waste and scrap
Also written 7204490080 and 7204.49.0080
HTS Code 7204.49.00.80 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalIron and steelFerrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel:Other waste and scrap:OtherOther:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
From China, the total duty on 7204.49.00.80 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 25%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 7204.49.00.80
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026
- Total duty
- 25%
- $2,500.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 25.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $12,547.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 3
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Base Duty Rates for 7204.49.00.80
Set at 7204.49.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 74¢/t
- Units of Quantity
- t
- China25%
- Mexico0%
- Canada0%
- Vietnam0%
- Germany0%
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7204.49.00.80 From
In 2025 the US imported $103M of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80), down 1% on 2024, mostly from Canada (73%), Mexico (25%) and KY (1%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $75M | 73% | 3% | 0% |
| Mexico | $26M | 25% | 13% | 0% |
| KY | $1M | 1% | 23% | — |
| Bahamas | $442K | 0% | 74% | 0% |
| Marshall Islands | $257K | 0% | New | 0% |
| Japan | $182K | 0% | 72% | 0% |
| Singapore | $105K | 0% | New | 0% |
| China | $57K | 0% | 38% | 25% |
| France | $34K | 0% | New | 0% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0% | 51% | 0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 7204.49.00.80 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 16 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 25% |
| Mexico | Free | None | 0% |
| Canada | Free | None | 0% |
| Vietnam | Free | None | 0% |
| Germany | Free | None | 0% |
| Japan | Free | None | 0% |
| South Korea | Free | None | 0% |
| Taiwan | Free | None | 0% |
| India | Free | None | 0% |
| Ireland | Free | None | 0% |
| Italy | Free | None | 0% |
| Switzerland | Free | None | 0% |
| Thailand | Free | None | 0% |
| Malaysia | Free | None | 0% |
| United Kingdom | Free | None | 0% |
| France | Free | None | 0% |
| Indonesia | Free | None | 0% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 25% |
| Bangladesh | Free | None | 0% |
| Cambodia | Free | None | 0% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Canada pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Germany pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Japan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from South Korea pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Taiwan pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from India pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Ireland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Italy pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Switzerland pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Thailand pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Malaysia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from United Kingdom pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from France pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Indonesia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Brazil pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Bangladesh pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Cambodia pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 7204.49.00.80 cover?
HTS code 7204.49.00.80 covers waste and scrap (Other), classified under Chapter 72 (Iron and steel) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7204.49.00.80?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7204.49.00.80 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 74¢/t. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from China?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from China pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Vietnam pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Mexico?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of waste and scrap (HTS 7204.49.00.80) from Mexico pay a duty-free base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Where does the US import HTS 7204.49.00.80 from?
In 2025 the US imported $103M of waste and scrap under HTS 7204.49.00.80, mostly from Canada (73%), Mexico (25%) and KY (1%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7204.49.00.80?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7204.49.00.80 is 0%, from Mexico, Canada and 16 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 7204.49.00.80, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 72, with its notes (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 7204.49.00.80
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country