Nickel-Bearing Alloy Pig Iron from Canada
Pig iron with 2-5% nickel addition, cast into primary pig form for specialty steel and alloy production. Classified HTS 7201.50.30.00 as alloy pig iron due to nickel alloying beyond basic composition.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide nickel content certification; levels affect potential ball-bearing steel note applicability
• Avoid mixing with non-alloy pigs in same container to prevent commingling disputes
• Confirm no heat-resisting steel specs per Chapter note (g) which could shift classification