Medium-Carbon Ferrochrome 60-70% Cr
Ferrochromium alloy with 60-70% chromium and 1-4% carbon, supplied in lumps for metallurgical applications like specialty steel alloys. Classified under HTS 7202.49.50 as 'other' ferrochromium, excluding low-carbon and charge varieties. It provides chromium addition without excessive carbon pickup in melting processes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ferro-silicon chromium instead
Ferrochromium-silicon with >10% silicon changes to ferrochromium-silicon subheading.
If roasted chrome ores rather than reduced alloy
Unreduced chrome ores remain in Chapter 26 as mineral products, not ferroalloys.
If ferrosilicomanganese instead
Different alloy composition with manganese and silicon shifts to separate ferromanganese subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact C and Cr percentages; discrepancies can trigger reclassification or penalties under GRI rules
• Use ISRI scrap specifications or equivalent for purity standards to prevent contamination claims
• Obtain origin certificates as many ferroalloys face AD/CVD duties from specific countries like China or Kazakhstan
Related Products under HTS 7202.49.50
High-Carbon Ferrochromium 65C
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.
Ferrochromium Lumps 65-70% Cr 6-8% C
Lump-form high-carbon ferrochromium with 65-70% Cr and 6-8% C, sized 10-100mm for furnace charging in stainless steelmaking. This product is specifically 'other' ferrochromium under HTS 7202.49.50, not qualifying as low-carbon or charge grade. Standard metallurgical grade for AOD/VOD refining processes.
Nitrided Ferrochromium 68% Cr
Nitrogen-bearing ferrochromium with 68% Cr, up to 0.2% N, and moderate carbon, used for nitrogen-alloyed stainless steels. Falls under HTS 7202.49.50 as other ferrochromium; nitrogen content doesn't alter base ferroalloy classification. Improves steel strength and corrosion resistance.
Extra High-Carbon Ferrochrome 70% Cr
Premium ferrochromium with 70% minimum chromium and extra-high carbon (8-10%), for high-chromium white iron castings. HTS 7202.49.50 'other' category captures this grade excluded from charge or low-carbon specs. Delivers maximum chromium recovery in foundry applications.
Ferrochromium Granules 3-10mm 64% Cr
Crushed and screened ferrochromium granules sized 3-10mm with 64% Cr and 7% C, optimized for ladle additions. Under HTS 7202.49.50 as other ferrochromium in granular form, not further worked beyond crushing. Ensures rapid dissolution in secondary steelmaking.
Standard Ferrochromium HCFeCr 60-66% Cr
Standard high-carbon ferrochromium (HCFeCr) with 60-66% Cr, 6-8.5% C, balance iron, in typical lump sizes. HTS 7202.49.50 covers this ubiquitous grade used globally for 300-series stainless production. Baseline alloy for chromium addition worldwide.