Ferrosilicon 85% Grade Alloy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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