Vanadium Alloy Pig Iron from China
Pig iron alloyed with vanadium (0.5-1.5%) for micro-alloyed high-strength steels, cast in standard pig form. HTS 7201.50.30.00 applies to this vanadium-modified alloy pig iron.
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
• Vanadium analysis essential; often paired with niobium in HS steel but declare separately
• Prevent moisture exposure pre-entry to minimize rust claims denial
• Use proper HTS if high-strength steel specs met post-melting (note a)