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91% Ferrosilicon for Electrode Production from Japan

Ferrosilicon with 91% silicon content, key raw material in submerged arc furnace electrodes for further ferroalloy manufacturing. Falls under HTS 7202.21.90.00 as high-silicon ferrosilicon alloy. High density supports electrode integrity under extreme furnace conditions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm low phosphorus/sulfur levels critical for electrode quality

• Declare as metallurgical raw material to distinguish from finished electrodes

• Volume shipments common; optimize container stuffing for cost