Chromium Metal Ingots
Pure chromium metal cast into ingots, used primarily in metallurgical applications for alloy production. These ingots are unwrought and not further processed, qualifying under tariff item 8112.21.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ingots are forged or rolled into other shapes.
Worked chromium products are classified under the articles tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the ingots are not considered 'bars and rods' under Chapter 81; provide production details
• Ensure the chromium purity meets the 'not alloyed' definition
Related Products under Tariff item 8112.21.00
Atomized Chromium Powder for 3D Printing
Gas-atomized spherical chromium powder optimized for additive manufacturing in medical implants. It is an unwrought form of chromium metal, not further processed into articles, and qualifies under tariff item 8112.21.00 as chromium powder.
Chromium Billets
Cylindrical unwrought chromium billets produced by electron beam melting for aerospace alloys. These are semi-processed unwrought forms prior to hot working into rods or sheets, and are classified as unwrought chromium under tariff item 8112.21.00.
Chromium Evaporation Pellets
Small pressed pellets of unwrought chromium for vacuum evaporation in thin-film deposition. They are not sintered into articles and remain in an unwrought form, qualifying under tariff item 8112.21.00 as chromium powder or unwrought.
Chromium for Superalloy Production
Premium unwrought chromium slabs dedicated to nickel-base superalloys in turbines. These slabs are bulk unwrought metal, not further processed, and are classified under tariff item 8112.21.00 as unwrought chromium.
Chromium Master Alloy Ingots
Unwrought ingots of nearly pure chromium used to introduce element into steel melts. With chromium content exceeding 99%, they are classified as unwrought chromium under tariff item 8112.21.00, not as master alloys.
Chromium Sputtering Targets Unprocessed
Bulk unwrought chromium stock for machining into sputtering targets. Prior to target fabrication, this stock is unwrought chromium and is classified under tariff item 8112.21.00.