HS code 720429: Waste and Scrap of Alloy Steel
- Covers:
- Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 720410 (Waste and scrap of cast iron); 720421 (Waste and scrap of alloy steel — Of stainless…); 720430 (Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel : Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other
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What 720429 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel › Waste and scrap of alloy steel › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 7204 (ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 720410 Waste and scrap of cast iron
- 720421 Waste and scrap of alloy steel — Of stainless steel
- 720430 Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel
- 720441 Other waste and scrap — Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles
- 720449 Other waste and scrap — Other
- 720450 Remelting scrap ingots
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 7204 Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 720429
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 720429 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 720429?
- Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel : Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other
- What duty rates apply to 720429?
- Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.
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