Foundry Grade Ferrochrome from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
3.1%
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
• 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