Ferrosilicon Alloy Pig Iron

Alloy pig iron containing 10-30% silicon, produced in pig form for silicon addition in steel production and deoxidation. Falls under HTS 7201.50.30.00 as spiegeleisen-type alloy pig iron per Chapter 72 notes for alloyed primary castings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7202.21.10.00Higher: 36.1% vs 35%

If silicon >55% by weight

High-silicon ferrosilicon products classified as ferroalloys under 7202, not as alloy pig iron base.

7201.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If low silicon under alloy definition

If silicon insufficient for alloy classification, treated as non-alloy pig iron.

7207.20.00Same rate: 35%

If remelted and cast into different primary forms

Remelted pig iron granules or other granulated forms shift to 7207 heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical analysis reports showing silicon content to confirm alloy status and prevent reclassification

Verify no 'further working' like coating occurred, as per Chapter 72 note, which would move to 7206+

Check for uniform pig shape; irregular lumps may raise questions on 'primary forms' status