Gray Iron Pig Iron High Phosphorus Grade from China
Pig iron in pig form with phosphorus over 0.5% by weight, optimized for gray iron foundry applications. Classified in HTS 7201.20.00.00 as nonalloy pig iron in primary blocks or pigs, leveraging high phosphorus for improved castability. Common in manhole covers and machinery bases.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use certified chemical analyses from accredited labs for phosphorus verification
• Prevent damage during transit; no duty allowance for rust per Chapter notes
• Specify 'not further worked' in entry docs to align with chapter definitions