Medium-Carbon Ferromanganese Briquettes (1.2% Carbon)

Briquetted ferromanganese with 1.2% carbon content, compacted for easier handling and transport in steel foundries. Classified under HTS 7202.19.50.00 due to its ferromanganese composition and carbon level exceeding 1% but not 2%. Ideal for precise alloy additions in ladle metallurgy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+25.0%26.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%1.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%1.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%1.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%1.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7202.19.10.00Higher: 27.3% vs 26.4%

If carbon content below 1 percent

Lower carbon ferromanganese falls under the subheading for less than 1% carbon content.

7202.50.00.00Higher: 35% vs 26.4%

If ferrosilicon-manganese hybrid

Ferroalloys containing both silicon and manganese in significant quantities are separately classified.

2620.99Lower: 10% vs 26.4%

If containing slag or waste materials

Ferroalloy slags and residues are classified under Chapter 26 as mineral slags.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use sealed containers to prevent moisture absorption which could alter weight declarations; provide spectrochemical analysis reports; watch for anti-dumping duties on specific origins

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