White Pig Iron with High Phosphorus Content from China
High-phosphorus (>0.5%) nonalloy pig iron designed for white cast iron production, cast in pig or block forms. HTS 7201.20.00.00 applies as it meets the nonalloy primary form criteria with excess phosphorus for hardness in castings. Used in applications requiring wear resistance.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'nonalloy pig iron >0.5% P' with supporting lab assays
• Ensure no cladding or coatings; Chapter 72 defines 'further worked' to prevent misclassification