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Ferrosilicon for Magnesium Production from Japan

Special ferrosilicon (78% Si) used in Pidgeon process for magnesium metal production. Falls under HTS 7202.29.00 as unspecified other ferrosilicon grade. Supplied in briquettes or standard lumps for thermal reduction furnaces.

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

Certify low impurity levels (Al, Ca) critical for magnesium process; comply with hazardous materials shipping for reactive alloys; document end-use to distinguish from steelmaking grades