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Ferrosilicon Chromium 42/0.5 from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

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