Stainless Steel Grade HC Ferrochrome (FeCr 70C) from China
Premium high-carbon ferrochrome for 300-series stainless with 70% Cr, 5% C, low P/S. Specifically under HTS 7202.49.10.00 for >3% C ferrochromium, optimized for AOD refining. Critical for corrosion-resistant steel production.
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 heat-wise chemical analysis for traceability required by stainless producers
• Monitor for Section 232 steel tariffs applicability to ferroalloy feedstocks
• Ensure no 'further worked' surface treatments per Chapter 72 note to avoid Chapter 73 classification