Gray Cast Iron Pig Iron

Standard pig iron with 0.5% max phosphorus for gray iron foundries, supplied in pig form. Under HTS 7201.10.00.00 as qualifying nonalloy low-P pig iron. Provides optimal carbon equivalent for flake graphite formation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If alloyed with specific percentages

Alloy pig iron exceeding nonalloy definitions moves to 7204.41.

7207.20.00Same rate: 35%

If melted into billets

Semifinished products like billets from pig iron are heading 7207.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Match pig chemistry to specific gray iron grade requirements via advance testing

Store in dry conditions post-import to prevent oxidation issues

Declare as pig iron only—further castings would be Chapter 73

Related Products under HTS 7201.10.00.00

Low-Phosphorus Foundry Pig Iron

Pig iron cast in standard pig shapes with 0.5% or less phosphorus content, used primarily for foundry applications to produce castings. It falls under HTS 7201.10.00.00 as nonalloy pig iron in primary forms with low phosphorus for high-quality melting. The low phosphorus ensures minimal brittleness in final cast products.

Basic Oxygen Pig Iron

Pig iron produced via basic oxygen process with ≤0.5% phosphorus, cast in pigs for steelmaking charge. Classified under HTS 7201.10.00.00 due to its nonalloy composition and primary pig form. Low phosphorus suits basic oxygen furnace operations.

Steelworks Low-P Pig Iron

Nonalloy pig iron with max 0.5% phosphorus designed for steel mill blast furnaces, cast in large pigs. HTS 7201.10.00.00 applies to this primary form pig iron meeting the low phosphorus threshold. Used as a hot metal source in steel production.

Blast Furnace Low-Phosphorus Pigs

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.

Premium Steel Plant Pig Iron

High-quality pig iron ≤0.5% P for premium steel plants, cast in optimized pig shapes. HTS 7201.10.00.00 classification for nonalloy primary pig iron. Tight chemistry control supports high-value steel grades.

Export Grade Low-P Pig Iron

Pig iron prepared for export with certified ≤0.5% phosphorus in standard international pig sizes. Fits HTS 7201.10.00.00 as nonalloy pig iron in primary forms. Commonly traded commodity for global steel supply chains.