Ferrosilicon Chromium LC-42 from China
Low-carbon Ferrosilicon Chromium LC-42 contains 42% chromium with minimal carbon, suitable for producing clean stainless steels with low inclusion levels. It is specifically classified under HTS 7202.50.00.00 as ferrosilicon chromium ferroalloy. This grade minimizes carbon pickup during steel refining processes.
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
• Provide analysis certificate confirming low carbon (<0.5%); ensure proper labeling of grade and batch number
• Pitfall: confusing with tool steel under US Note (e)