Metallurgical Grade Crude SiC Lumps from Mexico
Crude silicon carbide lumps for metallurgical recarburizing in steel production, 85-90% SiC. Classified 2849.20.10.00 as crude per subheading; Chapter 28 for non-sintered carbides. Excludes Section XV metals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in docs but avoid implying alloy status; purity certs critical
• Pitfall: recarburizer labeling causing ferroalloy confusion