7202.49.50/High-Carbon Ferrochromium 65C/China

High-Carbon Ferrochromium 65C from China

High-carbon ferrochromium containing approximately 65% chromium and 6-8% carbon, used primarily as an alloying additive in stainless steel production. It falls under HTS 7202.49.50 as ferrochromium that is neither low-carbon (under 0.5% C) nor charge chrome (over 55% Cr and 4-10% C). This granular or lump form alloy meets the 'other' specification in the ferrochromium subheading.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify chromium and carbon content via certified lab analysis to confirm classification under 7202.49.50, avoiding misclassification as charge chrome

• Include mill test certificates (MTC) and chemical composition reports in documentation to satisfy CBP verification

• Beware of rust or discoloration; no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes—ensure proper packaging for ocean transport