High-Carbon Ferrochrome (FeCrC 70%) from China
High-carbon ferrochrome with approximately 70% chromium and over 3% carbon content, used primarily as an alloying additive in stainless steel production. This ferroalloy falls under HTS 7202.49.10.00 due to its ferrochromium composition exceeding 3% carbon by weight, distinguishing it from low-carbon variants. It is produced by smelting chromite ore with carbon in electric arc furnaces.
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
• Verify carbon and chromium content via certified mill analysis to confirm classification under 7202.49.10.00 and avoid misclassification as low-carbon ferrochrome
• Ensure proper documentation including bill of lading specifying ferroalloy type and hazardous material declarations if applicable for bulk shipments