High-Carbon Ferrochrome (FeCrHC) from China
High-carbon ferrochrome with over 0.5% carbon content, typically 4-8% carbon, 60-70% chromium, used primarily as an alloying additive in stainless steel production. It falls under HTS 7202.49.50.10 as ferrochromium containing more than 0.5% carbon by weight, distinguishing it from low-carbon variants. Supplied in lump form for metallurgical furnaces.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify carbon and chromium content via certified lab analysis at entry to confirm classification; ensure MSDS and origin certificates for alloy composition; watch for misclassification as scrap under Chapter 72 heading 7204