Phosphorus-Rich Nonalloy Spiegeleisen Pigs from China
Primary form pigs of nonalloy pig iron with >0.5% phosphorus, sometimes called high-P spiegeleisen substitute. HTS 7201.20.00.00 covers this as it lacks alloy elements per notes, used in remelting for specialty irons. Enhances deoxidation in foundries.
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
• Differentiate from true spiegeleisen via alloy certs to stay in 7201.20
• Ship uncoated and unpolished to avoid 'further worked' per Chapter 72