Ferro Silicon Chrome FESIC65C from China
FESIC65C grade ferrosilicon chrome contains 65% silicon-chrome alloy with controlled carbon for duplex stainless production. Classifies under HTS 7202.50.00.00 per Chapter 72 ferroalloy definitions. Widely used in nitrogen-bearing stainless grades.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Nitrogen content analysis required for duplex applications; proper bagging prevents segregation
• Common error: classifying as razor blade steel per US Note (d)