Ferrosilicon 78% High-Silicon FeSi78 from Germany
Ferrosilicon 78% High-Silicon grade approaches 80% limit with 78% Si content, used for maximum deoxidation with minimal iron dilution. HTS 7202.21.50.00 'other' category for 55-80% silicon ferrosilicon. Brittle texture requires careful handling.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-shipment Si verification prevents >80% reclassification to 7202.21.90.00 upon entry
• Dust mitigation essential; high-Si grades more friable and pyrophoric