Steelworks Low-P Pig Iron from China
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.
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
• Request supplier certificates of analysis (COA) specifying phosphorus and confirming nonalloy status
• Arrange for specialized bulk carriers to minimize contamination during ocean transport
• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect HTS declaration—double-check against Chapter 72 notes