FeCr 64C High-Carbon Alloying Additive from China

64% Cr / high-carbon (>4%) ferrochrome additive for duplex stainless steel production. Precisely HTS 7202.41.00.00 based on Chapter 72 ferrochromium definitions. Balances cost and performance in nitrogen-bearing grades.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.9%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include duplex steel end-use declaration; ensure traceability for Section 232

Common issue: undervaluation disputes