HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7204.10 – Ferrous waste and scrap; of cast iron
HS code 7204.10 is the 6-digit subheading for ferrous waste and scrap, of cast iron. It is used for cast iron borings, cast iron turnings, heavy breakable cast iron scrap, light cast iron scrap and automotive cast iron blocks.
What HS 7204.10 covers
Ferrous waste and scrap of cast iron, under HS code 720410, represents a crucial secondary raw material in the global metals industry. This scrap is recycled from various sources, including discarded machinery, automotive parts, industrial castings, and municipal waste. It is primarily used by foundries for producing new cast iron products and by steel mills, particularly those operating electric arc furnaces, as a valuable input. The trade of cast iron scrap is a significant component of the circular economy, reducing the need for virgin iron ore and lowering energy consumption. Major importers are steel-producing nations like Turkey, India, and South Korea, while top exporters include developed economies with substantial industrial and consumer waste generation, such as the USA, UK, and Germany.
- Covers
- Cast iron borings
- Cast iron turnings
- Heavy breakable cast iron scrap
- Light cast iron scrap
- Automotive cast iron blocks
- Municipal cast iron scrap
- Cast iron pipe scrap
- Examples
- ISRI 200 (Cast Iron Scrap)
- ISRI 201 (Cast Iron Scrap)
- ISRI 202 (Cast Iron Scrap)
- Shredded cast iron scrap
Codes often confused with 7204.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with other types of ferrous scrap, such as carbon steel scrap (720441) or alloy steel scrap (720429), if the specific cast iron characteristics are not clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720410 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $220M 16% of world exports
- 2 Australia $137M 10% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $111M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$90M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $87M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $85M 11% of world imports
World total: $772M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7204.10
Brazil does not split HS 7204.10: its NCM code is 7204.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7204.10
What is HS code 720410?
HS code 720410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ferrous waste and scrap; of cast iron. Ferrous waste and scrap of cast iron, under HS code 720410, represents a crucial secondary raw material in the global metals industry. This scrap is recycled from various sources, including discarded machinery, automotive parts, industrial castings, and municipal waste. It is primarily used by foundries for producing new cast iron products and by steel mills, particularly those operating electric arc furnaces, as a valuable input. The trade of cast iron scrap is a significant component of the circular economy, reducing the need for virgin iron ore and lowering energy consumption. Major importers are steel-producing nations like Turkey, India, and South Korea, while top exporters include developed economies with substantial industrial and consumer waste generation, such as the USA, UK, and Germany.
What products fall under HS code 720410?
Cast iron borings, Cast iron turnings, Heavy breakable cast iron scrap, Light cast iron scrap, Automotive cast iron blocks, Municipal cast iron scrap, Cast iron pipe scrap
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720410?
Can be confused with other types of ferrous scrap, such as carbon steel scrap (720441) or alloy steel scrap (720429), if the specific cast iron characteristics are not clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720410 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($220M, 16% of world exports), Australia ($137M) and the Netherlands ($111M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 720410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720410 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $90M, 12% of world imports), the Netherlands ($87M) and Germany ($85M). World imports came to about $772M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 720410 structured?
HS code 720410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720410?
In Brazil, HS code 720410 is NCM 7204.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.