High-Carbon Ferrochrome from Japan
High-carbon ferrochrome is a ferroalloy containing 50-70% chromium and 4-8% carbon, used primarily in stainless steel production. It falls under HTS 7202.49.50.90 as 'other ferrochromium' that is not low-carbon, not silico-ferrochromium, and not containing over 30% chromium by weight. This classification applies to standard grades produced via electric arc furnace smelting.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Verify chromium and carbon content via mill certificates to confirm classification under 'other ferrochromium' and avoid misclassification as low-carbon (7202.49.10)
• Ensure proper documentation of alloy composition per USITC Chapter 72 notes; test for compliance with high-strength steel exclusions if blended