Japan HS CodeHS Code 720421: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel in Japan
What is HS Code 720421 in Japan
Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 720421 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 720421 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
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Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)
In Japan, HS 720421 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)
Local name 実行関税率表
Digits 9
Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 7204
Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 7204
1 720421: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel $84.6M2 720429: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other $31.0M3 720449: Other waste and scrap : Other $9.6MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 720449: Other waste and scrap : Other $1.9B2 720441: Other waste and scrap : Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles $482.9M3 720421: Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel $233.6MFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 720421000
Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel > Of stainless steel
HS Code 720410
Waste and scrap of cast iron
HS Code 720429
Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other
HS Code 720430
Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel
HS Code 720441
Other waste and scrap : Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles
HS Code 720449
Other waste and scrap : Other
HS Code 720450
Remelting scrap ingots
HS Code 720110
Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight 0,5 % or less of phosphorus
HS Code 720120
Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0,5 % of phosphorus
HS Code 720150
Alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 720421 in Japan?
HS code 720421 covers Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel in Japan. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7204 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.
Is HS code 720421 the same across all countries?
What system does Japan use to classify HS code 720421?
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