High-Silicon Ferrosilicon Manganese FeSiMn68Si20 from China
A grade of ferrosilicon manganese containing 68% manganese and 20% silicon, used in the production of low-carbon steels and stainless steels. Classified under HTS 7202.30.00.00 as ferrosilicon manganese, it simultaneously supplies manganese for desulfurization and silicon for deoxidation during steelmaking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Request spectrochemical analysis reports to document exact Mn/Si ratios, preventing CBP challenges to 7202.30 classification
• Check for Section 232 or 301 tariffs on steel-related imports; ferrosilicon manganese often subject to additional duties
• Use ventilated containers to avoid condensation during ocean transit, as rust damage receives no duty reduction