HS Code 720421: Ferrous waste and scrap; of stainless steel

Q: Is HS code 720421 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 720421 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 720421 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 720421?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 720421.

What is HS Code 720421

HS Code 720421 covers Ferrous waste and scrap; of stainless steel. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 720421 Ferrous waste and scrap; of stainless steel Cover?

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7204

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

HS Code 720421

Ferrous waste and scrap; of stainless steel

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What HS Codes for Iron and Steel Do Not Cover

Chapter 72 covers iron and steel in primary, semi-finished, and basic-product forms. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Iron and steel articles (finished products)

Chapter 73

Iron ores

Chapter 26

Stainless steel cookware and tableware

Chapters 73, 82

Tools and cutlery of steel

Chapters 82, 83

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Stainless Steel Scrap HS 720421

United States of America

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Mexico

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 720421?

HS code 720421 covers Ferrous waste and scrap; of stainless steel under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7204, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 720421 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 720421 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 720421?