FeSiCa 75 Alloy with 5% Calcium from Germany
Ferrosilicon alloy containing 75% silicon, over 5% calcium by weight, used primarily as a deoxidizer and inoculant in steel production. Classified under HTS 7202.21.10.00 due to exceeding 55% silicon, 55-80% silicon range, and more than 3% calcium content per chapter note definitions. Supplied in standard 1 MT jumbo bags for foundry applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates verifying silicon (>55%), calcium (>3%), and other elemental composition to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations as ferrosilicon can generate flammable hydrogen gas when wet; comply with IMDG/49 CFR shipping regulations