Ferrous waste and scrap; of tinned iron or steel
HS subheading 7204.30 identifies Ferrous waste and scrap; of tinned iron or steel — a six-digit classification under Chapter 72 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $31K
- Rank in its heading
- #6 of 7
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 7204.30 covers Ferrous waste and scrap; of tinned iron or steel. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is one of the world's largest steel producers and a significant exporter of primary and semi-finished steel. For sourcing it falls under our Handicrafts & Home Decor desk, where India runs deep cluster capacity. India exported $31K under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #6 of 7 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
7204.30 is the six-digit HS subheading for ferrous waste and scrap. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many base metals & articles lines — check our import guides for your market.
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Top destinations for Chapter 72 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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