High-Magnesium Ferrosilicon 5% Mg from Japan
Ferrosilicon alloy with 5% magnesium by weight, supplied in lump form for use in gray and ductile iron production. Meets HTS 7202.29.0010 criteria as 'other' ferrosilicon containing over 2% magnesium, used in desulfurization and nodulization processes. The magnesium content exceeds the threshold distinguishing it from conventional ferrosilicon.
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
• Provide spectrochemical analysis confirming >2% Mg to prevent misclassification; store and ship as flammable solid per UN3178; track country-of-origin quotas for ferroalloy duties