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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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