Ferrosilicon 92% for Ductile Iron from China
92% silicon ferrosilicon used as a base for inoculants in ductile iron production, promoting spheroidal graphite formation. HTS 7202.21.90.00 captures this ferroalloy due to silicon >90% specification. Essential for enhancing iron ductility and machinability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify as inoculant base (not final mix) for proper heading
• Biuret test equivalents for silicon uniformity
• Temperature-controlled storage advisories