South African Origin HCFeCr from China
High-carbon ferrochromium (HCFeCr) from South African smelters, typically 62-68% Cr, 6-8% C in standard lumps. Imported under HTS 7202.49.50.90 as generic 'other ferrochromium.' Dominant global source due to chromite ore availability.
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
• Leverage country-of-origin certificates for potential trade program benefits; verify smelting location
• Comply with Section 232 steel tariffs if alloy qualifies under high-strength definitions