Export Grade Low-P Pig Iron
Export Grade Low-P Pig Iron is pig iron prepared for export with certified phosphorus content of 0.5% or less, in standard international pig sizes. It is a commonly traded commodity for global steel supply chains and qualifies under tariff item 7201.10.00 as non-alloy pig iron in primary forms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the goods are scrap or waste
Waste and scrap of cast iron is classified under heading 72.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shipment includes a certificate of origin and mill test certificate
• Verify the phosphorus content is within the 0.5% limit
• Declare the product accurately as non-alloy pig iron in primary form
Related Products under Tariff item 7201.10.00
Basic Oxygen Pig Iron
Basic Oxygen Pig Iron is a non-alloy pig iron produced via the basic oxygen process, containing 0.5% or less phosphorus by weight. It is cast in pigs and used primarily as a charge material for steelmaking. This product falls under tariff item 7201.10.00 because it is non-alloy pig iron in primary form meeting the low phosphorus specification.
Blast Furnace Low-Phosphorus Pigs
Blast Furnace Low-Phosphorus Pigs are pig iron produced in blast furnaces with controlled phosphorus content of 0.5% or less, cast into pigs or blocks for resale to steelmakers. This non-alloy primary form is essential raw material for steelmaking and qualifies under tariff item 7201.10.00 due to its low phosphorus content and non-alloy composition.
Ductile Iron Pig Iron
Ductile Iron Pig Iron is a low-phosphorus pig iron (≤0.5% P) specifically formulated for manufacturing ductile (nodular) iron castings, supplied in standard pig form. It falls under tariff item 7201.10.00 as non-alloy pig iron in primary form, with low phosphorus content preventing cracking during spheroidization.
Gray Cast Iron Pig Iron
Gray Cast Iron Pig Iron is standard pig iron with a maximum phosphorus content of 0.5%, supplied in pig form for gray iron foundries. It falls under tariff item 7201.10.00 as non-alloy pig iron in primary form, providing optimal carbon equivalent for flake graphite formation.
Low-Phosphorus Foundry Pig Iron
Low-Phosphorus Foundry Pig Iron is cast in standard pig shapes with 0.5% or less phosphorus content, used primarily for foundry applications to produce castings. It falls under tariff item 7201.10.00 as non-alloy pig iron in primary forms with low phosphorus content.
Premium Steel Plant Pig Iron
Premium Steel Plant Pig Iron is high-quality pig iron with phosphorus content of 0.5% or less, cast in optimized pig shapes for premium steel plants. It qualifies under tariff item 7201.10.00 as non-alloy primary pig iron, with tight chemistry control supporting high-value steel grades.