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Steel Grade High-Carbon Ferromanganese from China

Premium high-carbon ferromanganese exceeding 4% carbon, tailored for producing high-strength structural steels in ladle metallurgy. HTS 7202.11.50.00 applies to this ferromanganese alloy due to its carbon content surpassing the 4% threshold for deoxidation and manganese alloying. Low phosphorus and sulfur specs ensure steel quality.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.5%

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

• Certify low impurity levels (P<0.3%, S<0.02%) as required for steel-grade specs to avoid reclassification

• Use FDA-equivalent documentation if contaminated; clean ferroalloys only qualify under Chapter 72

• Monitor quarterly duty updates, as ferromanganese often faces CVD or AD orders from key exporters