Argon Oxygen Decarburized Ferronickel
AOD-process ferronickel refined to ultra-low carbon (<0.03%) using argon-oxygen decarburization for duplex stainless production. Contains 25-30% nickel with controlled impurities. Classifies under HTS 7202.60.00.00 as refined ferronickel alloy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If melted and cast into ingots for wire rod
Post-melting into steel products shifts to Chapter 72 semifinished articles.
If further alloyed into nickel plate
Plates/sheets of nickel alloys classify in Chapter 75 worked forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• AOD certification and melt logs essential to prove decarburization process applied
• Higher value product; ensure insurance covers premium pricing during ocean transit
• Test for tramp elements (Cu, Sn) as AOD doesn't remove all impurities
Related Products under HTS 7202.60.00.00
Standard Ferronickel 25-30% Nickel
Ferronickel alloy containing 25-30% nickel and balance iron, produced by smelting laterite nickel ores in electric arc furnaces. It is primarily used in stainless steel production to introduce nickel content. Classified under HTS 7202.60.00.00 as ferronickel ferroalloy.
Low-Carbon Ferronickel LC FeNi
Low-carbon ferronickel with less than 0.1% carbon, 25-32% nickel, designed for low-carbon stainless steel grades like 304L. Produced via specific reduction processes to minimize carbon pickup. Falls under HTS 7202.60.00.00 as ferronickel ferroalloy.
Ferronickel Briquettes 28% Ni
Ferronickel compressed into briquette form for easier handling and transport, containing approximately 28% nickel. Used directly in electric arc furnaces for stainless steel melting. HTS 7202.60.00.00 covers all ferronickel forms including briquettes.
Ferronickel Lumps/Pigs 27% Nickel
Ferronickel cast into lump or pig form post-furnace tapping, typically 27% nickel content. Standard shipping unit for steel mills worldwide. HTS 7202.60.00.00 explicitly includes pigs and lumps of ferronickel.
High-Grade Ferronickel 32-35% Ni
Premium ferronickel with 32-35% nickel content for high-performance stainless steels like 316 grades. Features low phosphorus and sulfur for better steel quality. Specifically classified as ferronickel under HTS 7202.60.00.00.