Ferrosilicon 55.5% Borderline Grade from China
Ferrosilicon 55.5% Grade sits at the minimum threshold with precisely 55.5% silicon by weight, used in cost-sensitive steel alloys. Falls under HTS 7202.21.50.00 as 'other' ferrosilicon >55% up to 80% Si, distinguished from ≤55% category. Tight composition control essential.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Triple-check Si assay; values ≤55.00% reclassify to 7202.21.10.00, affecting duty rates significantly
• Use independent third-party testing for borderline compositions to preempt CBP challenges