Ferrosilicon 85% Grade Alloy from Germany
Ferrosilicon alloy containing 85% silicon by weight, used primarily as a deoxidizer and alloying agent in steel production to remove oxygen and improve steel quality. This product falls under HTS 7202.21.75.00 because it is a ferroalloy with silicon content between 80% and 90% by weight. It is typically supplied in lump form for metallurgical applications.
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
• Verify silicon content certification through chemical analysis reports to confirm classification within 80-90% range; ensure proper packaging to prevent moisture absorption during transit; declare as ferroalloy not further worked to avoid reclassification