Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

RYERSON INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(In millions)

	Provisions for Allowances
	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions Charged (Credited) to Income			Additions Charged to Other Comprehensive Income		Deductions from Reserves			Balance at End of Period
Year ended December 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	8.7	$	3.4		$	—	$	(4.4	)(A)	$	7.7
Valuation allowance—deferred tax assets		124.8		(30.1	)		26.8		0			121.5
Year ended December 31, 2010
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	10.5	$	3.0		$	—	$	(4.8	)(A)	$	8.7
Valuation allowance—deferred tax assets		98.4		24.5			4.4		(2.5	)(B)		124.8
Year ended December 31, 2009
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	17.1	$	8.5		$	—	$	(15.1	)(A)	$	10.5
Valuation allowance—deferred tax assets		0.2		92.3			5.9		—			98.4

NOTES:

(A) Bad debts written off during the year

(B) Change in net deferred tax assets for which a valuation allowance was fully provided