Ferrosilicon 95% Silicon Alloy
Ferrosilicon alloy containing 95% 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 7202.21.90.00 because it is a ferroalloy with more than 90% silicon content, exceeding the threshold for high-silicon ferrosilicon classifications. It is typically supplied in granular or lump form for metallurgical applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If silicon content is 75-90% by weight
Ferrosilicon with silicon between 55% and 90% falls under the lower silicon subheading within the same ferrosilicon category.
If marketed as pure chemical-grade silicon metal without significant iron content
Pure silicon carbide or silicon metal without ferroalloy iron base shifts to Chapter 28 for inorganic chemicals.
If chemically treated or mixed with other additives for specific foundry use
Further chemical processing beyond basic alloying may classify it as a prepared chemical additive rather than a base ferroalloy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide mill test certificates verifying silicon content exceeds 90% by weight to avoid reclassification during customs examination
• Declare particle size and packaging details (e.g
• 1MT jumbo bags) as they impact handling but not tariff classification
• Watch for contamination risks during transit; no duty allowance for rust or discoloration per Chapter 72 notes
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Ferrosilicon 93% Lumps for Steel Deoxidation
Lump-form ferrosilicon with 93% silicon by weight, essential for deoxidizing steel melts and preventing porosity in castings. This ferroalloy is specifically classified in HTS 7202.21.90.00 for its high silicon concentration in an iron-silicon matrix. It promotes dense, high-quality steel structures in foundries.
Ultra-High Silicon Ferrosilicon 91% Powder
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92% Ferrosilicon Briquettes
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