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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000045876-09-000091.txt : 20090817
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20090817164327
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000045876-09-000091
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20090814
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090817
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090817

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GROWCOCK TERRY D
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001205084

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03970
		FILM NUMBER:		091019692

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HARSCO CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000045876
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL PRODUCTS [3440]
		IRS NUMBER:				231483991
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 8888
		CITY:			CAMP HILL
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17001-8888
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7177637064

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 8888
		CITY:			CAMP HILL
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			17001-8888
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Represents deferred compensation under the 1995 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan.   Each phantom stock unit represents a right to be paid in cash an amount equal to the fair market value of one share of Harsco Corporation Common Stock at the date of settlement.  Represents a scheduled settlement date for the phantom stock units to be paid in cash in a lump sum commencing within six months of his termination date with the Board.  The deferred compensation credit for fees earned during the quarterly period is the fair market value on the day immediately preceding such credit date.  Includes reinvested dividends.  The amount credited for each quarterly dividend is payable using the dividend payment date as the valuation date.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Represents restricted stock units granted under the 1995 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan.  Each restricted stock unit has a one year vesting period and will be settled promptly following termination of the individual's service as a director of the Company.  Includes reinvested dividends.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks></remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Mark E. Kimmel, Attorney-in-fact</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2009-08-17</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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