Ferrochrome Alloy Pig Iron
Ferrochrome alloy pig iron, containing 5-15% chromium by weight, cast in pig form. It is used primarily as an additive in the production of stainless steels, where it introduces chromium into the melt. This product qualifies as alloy pig iron under tariff item 7201.50.00 because it is a pig iron alloyed with chromium, not a ferro-alloy.
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 chromium content exceeds 10% and the product is not usefully malleable
Ferro-chromium is classified in heading 72.02 when it meets the definition of a ferro-alloy, which requires more than 10% chromium.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chromium content is within 5-15% and that the product is in pig form to meet the definition of alloy pig iron
• Provide a mill certificate or lab analysis to the CBSA to confirm composition
• Check if the product qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 7201.50.00
Ferromanganese Alloy Pig Iron
Ferromanganese alloy pig iron, containing high manganese content, cast into pigs for steelmaking. It is used to add manganese and deoxidize melts. This product is classified as alloy pig iron under tariff item 7201.50.00 because it is pig iron with manganese as an alloying element, not a ferro-alloy.
Ferrosilicon Alloy Pig Iron
Ferrosilicon alloy pig iron containing 10-30% silicon, produced in pig form for silicon addition in steel production and deoxidation. It falls under tariff item 7201.50.00 as alloy pig iron because the silicon content exceeds the limit for pig iron but does not meet the definition of a ferro-alloy.
Foundry-Grade Spiegeleisen Pigs
Foundry-grade spiegeleisen pigs optimized for foundry use, with controlled manganese and silicon for consistent nodulization in ductile iron. This primary form product is classified under tariff item 7201.50.00 as spiegeleisen, a type of pig iron with high manganese content.
High-Manganese Spiegeleisen Pig
High-manganese spiegeleisen pig containing high levels of manganese and silicon, used primarily as a ferroalloy additive in steel production to enhance deoxidation and desulfurization. It falls under tariff item 7201.50.00 as spiegeleisen because the manganese content is within 6-30%.
Mirror Spiegeleisen Blocks
Mirror spiegeleisen blocks exhibiting the characteristic silvery mirror fracture, high in silicon for steel deoxidizer applications. They are classified under tariff item 7201.50.00 as spiegeleisen in primary block form, without further working.
Molybdenum Alloy Pig Iron
Molybdenum alloy pig iron containing 0.5-2% molybdenum, cast in pig form for high-strength steel applications. It is classified under tariff item 7201.50.00 as alloy pig iron because the molybdenum content exceeds the threshold for pig iron but does not qualify as a ferro-alloy.