High-Carbon Ferrochrome (FeCrC 70%) from China
High-carbon ferrochrome with over 4% carbon content, typically 65-70% chromium, used primarily in stainless steel production. Classified under HTS 7202.41.00.00 as ferrochromium containing more than 4% carbon by weight per Chapter 72 notes. It serves as an essential alloying additive for enhancing corrosion resistance.
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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying carbon content >4% and chromium levels; ensure proper labeling as ferrochromium
• Watch for misclassification as lower-carbon grades; comply with steel import licenses if applicable