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

HS v2017 Code: 7204

About ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel

HS code 7204 covers ferrous waste and scrap, as well as remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel. This industry plays a crucial role in the global metal recycling ecosystem, providing a sustainable source of raw materials for steel production. By diverting waste from landfills and reintroducing it into the manufacturing process, the ferrous scrap industry contributes to the circular economy and helps reduce the environmental impact of steel production.

Production process

The main production techniques in the ferrous scrap industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of various types of iron and steel waste. This includes activities such as shredding, baling, and melting the scrap to produce remelting ingots. Advanced technologies, such as magnetic separation and optical sorting, are often employed to ensure the efficient and effective recovery of ferrous metals from the waste stream.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the ferrous scrap industry are the various forms of iron and steel waste, including end-of-life products, manufacturing offcuts, and obsolete infrastructure. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the collection, transportation, and processing of the scrap materials. Energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, are also essential for the melting and remelting processes.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the ferrous scrap industry are the remelting scrap ingots, which are then consumed by the steel manufacturing industry, represented by 7207 Semifinished products of iron or non-alloy steel, 7208 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, and 7213 Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of iron or non-alloy steel, among others. The recycled ferrous metals contribute to the production of new steel products, reducing the need for virgin raw materials and promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.

Family tree for ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7204'>7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7203'>7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7205'>7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7206'>7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7207'>7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7208'>7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7209'>7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7211'>7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7214'>7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7228'>7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7229'>7229: Wire of other alloy steel</a>"]

    B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720410'>720410: Ferrous waste and scrap; of cast iron</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720421'>720421: Ferrous waste and scrap; of stainless steel</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720429'>720429: Ferrous waste and scrap; of alloy steel (excluding stainless)</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720430'>720430: Ferrous waste and scrap; of tinned iron or steel</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720441'>720441: Ferrous waste and scrap; turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720449'>720449: Ferrous waste and scrap; n.e.c. in heading no. 7204</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720450'>720450: Ferrous products; remelting scrap ingots</a>"]


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