Mirror Spiegeleisen Blocks from Japan
Spiegeleisen blocks exhibiting the characteristic silvery mirror fracture, high in silicon for steel deoxidizer applications. Falls squarely under HTS 7201.50.60.00 for spiegeleisen in primary block form without further working as per Chapter 72 notes. Used in electric arc furnaces for alloy adjustment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Photographic evidence of mirror fracture aids customs verification of spiegeleisen
• No duty allowance for entry rust—clean/polish before shipping if possible
• Certify against tool steel or ball-bearing steel compositions in notes