South African Ferrochromium 65% Cr Lumpy from China

Lumpy ferrochromium from South Africa with minimum 65% Cr, 7.5% max C, produced via submerged arc furnace. Classified HTS 7202.49.50 as standard high-carbon export grade, not charge or LCFeCr. Originates from largest global producer supplying US stainless mills.

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

South Africa origin typically AD-free; confirm via DOC scope rulings

Large tonnages (50,000+ MT/year); plan warehouse space near steel mills

Chrome content variation <1.5% typical—verify consistency per heat