FeCrC 68% High-Carbon Ferrochrome Lumps from China

Lump-form high-carbon ferrochrome containing 68% chromium and 5-8% carbon, supplied in 10-100mm sizes for foundry use. Classified in 7202.41.00.00 as ferrochromium exceeding 4% carbon per HTS definitions. Used to introduce chromium in cast iron and specialty steels.

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

Declare exact lump size range and carbon analysis; ensure containers prevent degradation

Common pitfall: misdeclaring as scrap leading to Section XV penalties