95% Silicon Ferrosilicon for Foundry Use from China
Ferrosilicon alloy at 95% silicon purity for foundry applications in gray iron production, acting as an inoculant for graphite formation. HTS 7202.21.90.00 applies to this ferroalloy due to its iron-silicon composition exceeding 90% silicon threshold. Supplied in standard lump sizes for melting furnaces.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Provide foundry-grade certifications distinguishing from lower-purity grades
• Include trace element analysis (Al, Ca) as they influence performance but not HTS heading
• Schedule inspections for high-value lots to confirm no pre-entry degradation