HS 7204 — Ferrous waste and scrap
HS heading 7204 (Ferrous waste and scrap) spans 7 products in U.S. import records, with 420,938 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Waste and scrap of stainless steel, Waste and scrap of cast iron, and Other waste and scrap, other.
Part of Chapter 72: Iron and steel
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/heading/7204
Products under this heading
| HS | Product | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 720421 | Waste and scrap of stainless steel | 344,363 |
| 720410 | Waste and scrap of cast iron | 47,822 |
| 720449 | Other waste and scrap, other | 10,893 |
| 720450 | Remelting scrap ingots | 8,961 |
| 720441 | Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles | 4,323 |
| 720429 | Waste and scrap of alloy steel, other | 2,625 |
| 720430 | Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel | 1,951 |
Frequently asked questions about HS 7204
What is HS code 7204?
HS 7204 covers ferrous waste and scrap. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 72 (Iron and steel) of the Harmonized System, with 7 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 7204?
ImportDoor has 420,938 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 7204, updated monthly.
What is the most imported product under HS 7204?
Waste and scrap of stainless steel (HS 720421) leads with 344,363 shipments, followed by Waste and scrap of cast iron (HS 720410) and Other waste and scrap (HS 720449).