Ferrosilicon Magnesium Alloy 75Mg from Japan
Ferrosilicon magnesium alloy containing 75% silicon, over 2% magnesium by weight, used primarily as a nodulizing agent in ductile iron production. This ferroalloy falls under HTS 7202.29.0010 due to its ferrosilicon base with elevated magnesium content for magnesium treatment in foundries. It improves the mechanical properties of cast iron by forming nodular graphite.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain mill test certificates verifying magnesium content over 2% by weight to confirm classification; ensure proper labeling as UN3178 hazardous material for magnesium alloys; declare exact chemical composition to avoid reclassification to standard ferrosilicon