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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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