Steelworks Low-P Pig Iron from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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