Ferrosilicon Chromium 42/0.5 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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