High-Phosphorus Foundry Pig Iron
High-phosphorus foundry pig iron cast in standard pig shapes, with phosphorus content exceeding 0.5% by weight. It is a non-alloy pig iron in primary form, used in foundries for gray iron castings, and meets the specific phosphorus threshold of this tariff item.
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 phosphorus is 0.5% or less
The tariff item distinguishes by phosphorus content.
If the product is in granule or powder form
Granules and powders of pig iron are classified under heading 72.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is not alloyed and is in primary form without further working
• Keep records of the phosphorus content, as the CBSA may request them
• Consider the origin of the goods to determine if a preferential tariff rate applies
Related Products under Tariff item 7201.20.00
Basic Pig Iron for Steel Mill Charges
Basic pig iron in pig form, a non-alloy iron-carbon alloy containing more than 0.5% phosphorus by weight. It is used as a blast furnace charge in basic oxygen steelmaking, and its high phosphorus content meets the specific compositional requirement of this tariff item.
Gray Iron Pig Iron High Phosphorus Grade
Gray iron pig iron in pig form, containing more than 0.5% phosphorus by weight, optimized for gray iron foundry applications. The high phosphorus content improves fluidity and is a defining characteristic for this tariff item.
Industrial High-Phosphorus Pig Iron Blocks
Large blocks of non-alloy pig iron containing more than 0.5% phosphorus, intended for industrial melting operations. These are primary forms without further working, and the high phosphorus content aligns with the specific requirements of this tariff item.
Phosphoric Pig Iron for Ductile Iron Production
Phosphoric pig iron blocks with over 0.5% phosphorus, used as a base charge in ductile iron manufacturing. The high phosphorus content is a key compositional feature, and the product is in primary form, fitting the scope of this tariff item.
Phosphorus-Rich Nonalloy Spiegeleisen Pigs
Primary form pigs of non-alloy pig iron with phosphorus content exceeding 0.5%, sometimes used as a substitute for spiegeleisen in specialty iron production. It lacks alloy elements and meets the definition of non-alloy pig iron under this tariff item.
White Pig Iron with High Phosphorus Content
High-phosphorus non-alloy pig iron designed for white cast iron production, cast in pig or block forms. The phosphorus content exceeds 0.5% by weight, and the product is in primary form, making it classifiable under this tariff item.