Ferrosilicon 88% Metallurgical Grade from China
Metallurgical-grade ferrosilicon with 88% silicon, widely used in steelmaking for silicon addition and deoxidation, particularly in continuous casting processes. This ferroalloy is specifically covered by HTS 7202.21.75.00 for its 80-90% silicon composition by weight. It enhances steel fluidity and strength properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.9%
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
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from high-purity silicon to prevent misclassification; comply with steel industry import quotas if applicable; test for aluminum and calcium content as these affect duty subclasses