Foundry Grade Ferrochrome from China
Foundry grade ferrochrome with 55-65% Cr and 5-7% C, designed for gray iron and ductile iron castings to enhance hardness. Classified in HTS 7202.49.50.90 as standard 'other' ferrochromium not silico or low-carbon. Provides cost-effective chromium addition for wear-resistant castings.
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
• Document end-use as foundry alloy to support classification; avoid industrial steel headings
• Test for phosphorus limits (<0.03%) if claiming ball-bearing steel exclusion applicability