Blast Furnace HC Ferromanganese from China

Blast furnace produced high-carbon ferromanganese averaging 3.2% carbon, used in stainless steel melting. Classified HTS 7202.11.10.00 for carbon content 2-4% in ferromanganese form. Irregular lump shape from tapping process.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.4%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Blast vs electric arc production affects pricing; declare production method

Temperature control during transport essential; max 50°C storage recommended

Sulfur content verification prevents reclassification as low-sulfur grade