Kazakhstan High-Carbon Ferrochrome 68% Cr from China

High-carbon ferrochrome exported from Kazakhstan with 68% Cr, 7-8% C, competitive pricing for US market. HTS 7202.49.50 'other' ferrochromium; subject to potential AD duties. Supplies Midwest stainless producers with consistent quality.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Kazakhstan subject to AD orders—post cash deposits and monitor liquidation

Request product-specific exclusions via USTR portal if qualifying

Quality rivals RSA; insist on SABS or equivalent certification