Ferrosilicon Chromium 42/0.5 from China
Ferrosilicon chromium 42/0.5 is a ferroalloy containing approximately 42% chromium and 0.5% silicon, used primarily as an additive in steel production to enhance corrosion resistance and hardness. It falls under HTS 7202.50.00.00 as ferrosilicon chromium, a specific ferroalloy produced by reducing chromium and silicon oxides with carbon in a furnace. This low-silicon variant is ideal for applications requiring high chromium content without excessive silicon.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition certificate matching US Note (a) definitions for ferroalloys; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption to avoid rust per Chapter notes
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as plain ferrosilicon under 7202.21