Stainless Steel Grade HC Ferrochrome (FeCr 70C) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
1.9%
Rate breakdown
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