Blast Furnace Low-Phosphorus Pigs from China
Pig iron from blast furnaces with controlled ≤0.5% phosphorus, cast into pigs or blocks for resale to steelmakers. HTS 7201.10.00.00 covers this nonalloy primary form. Essential raw material for pig iron-based steelmaking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for phosphorus uniformity across pig batch
• Comply with ISRI scrap specs if blended, though pure pig iron rarely needs this
• Budget for demurrage—pig iron shipments require quick unloading due to weight