DRI Direct Reduced Iron Pellets
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) pellets are ferrous products obtained by reducing iron ore pellets in a shaft furnace using natural gas, resulting in a spongy structure with high metallic iron content. They are primarily used as a feedstock in electric arc furnaces for steelmaking, and their pellet form falls directly under tariff item 7203.10.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is iron with a minimum purity of 99.94% by weight, in lumps, pellets, or similar forms.
The parent heading includes both DRI and high-purity iron; the latter is classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pellets meet the definition of ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, as per Chapter 72 note 1(d)
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing metallic iron content and reduction method
• Verify the country of origin for applicable free trade agreements to potentially reduce duties
Related Products under Tariff item 7203.10.00
HBI Hot Briquetted Iron
Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) is produced by direct reduction of iron ore, then hot briquetted into a dense, compact form for easier handling and transport. It retains a high metallic iron content and is used as a premium feedstock in electric arc furnaces, falling under tariff item 7203.10.00 as a ferrous product in similar forms.
High-Carbon DRI Briquettes
High-carbon DRI briquettes are produced by direct reduction of iron ore with controlled carbon deposition, resulting in a briquette form with elevated carbon content. They are used in foundry and steelmaking applications as a substitute for scrap, and their composition and form classify them under tariff item 7203.10.00.
MIDREX DRI Pellets
MIDREX DRI pellets are premium direct reduced iron produced via the MIDREX shaft furnace process using reformed natural gas, resulting in uniform pellets with high metallization. They are specifically designed for electric arc furnace charging and fall under tariff item 7203.10.00 as ferrous products from direct reduction.
SL/RN Sponge Iron
SL/RN sponge iron is produced via the SL/RN rotary kiln direct reduction process, yielding high-carbon sponge in lump form. It is used as a scrap substitute in steelmaking and qualifies under tariff item 7203.10.00 as other spongy ferrous products from direct reduction.
Sponge Iron Lumps
Sponge iron lumps are produced via direct reduction of iron ore in rotary kilns or tunnel furnaces, forming porous lumps with a spongy texture. They serve as a scrap substitute in steel production and are classified under tariff item 7203.10.00 as other spongy ferrous products.
Taconite DRI Pellets
Taconite DRI pellets are made from low-grade taconite iron ore that is beneficiated and then reduced via direct reduction, forming pellets suitable for steel production. They fall under tariff item 7203.10.00 as ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore in pellet form.