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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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