Charge Chrome (68C) from China
Charge grade ferrochrome with approximately 68% chromium and over 6% carbon, designed for electric arc furnace steelmaking. Classified under HTS 7202.49.50.10 due to its high carbon content exceeding 0.5% by weight in ferrochromium category. Commonly used in bulk for carbon and chromium addition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.1%
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 specifying exact C and Cr percentages; comply with steel import licensing if applicable; avoid bulk packaging damage leading to rust disallowance per Chapter 72 notes