Ferrosilicon 96% Premium Grade

Premium ferrosilicon alloy boasting 96% silicon by weight, utilized in high-end superalloys and silicon-electrical steel manufacturing. HTS 7202.21.90.00 covers this high-purity ferroalloy segment for its defining silicon dominance. Low impurities ensure minimal contamination in specialty melts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2804.61.00Higher: 50% vs 40.8%

If refined to 98-99.99% silicon metal

Near-pure silicon metal exits ferroalloy classification into pure elements.

7226.11.10Lower: 35% vs 40.8%

If used to produce silicon-electrical steel angles

Finished silicon steel shapes are classified by product form in later headings.

3810.90Lower: 15% vs 40.8%

If pickling preparations with ferrosilicon base

Chemical preparations for metal treatment include certain silicon alloys.

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