Ferrozirconium 70% Zirconium Grade

Ferrozirconium alloy containing approximately 70% zirconium and 25-30% iron, used primarily as a deoxidizer and grain refiner in steel production. Classified under HTS 7202.99.1000 as ferrozirconium, a ferroalloy not elsewhere specified in Chapter 72. It meets the definition of ferroalloys with zirconium as the principal alloying element.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7202.91.00.00Lower: 28.7% vs 39.2%

If containing over 4% silicon by weight

Ferroalloys with silicon >4% fall under ferrosilicon heading regardless of other elements.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 39.2%

If chemically processed into a master alloy for specific steel grades

Further worked or chemically modified ferroalloys may classify as prepared binders or chemical products outside Chapter 72 ferroalloys.

8105.20Lower: 10% vs 39.2%

If zirconium content exceeds 90% and marketed as pure zirconium

High-purity zirconium products shift from ferroalloys to Chapter 81 base metals of zirconium.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain mill test certificates verifying zirconium content (>65%) to confirm classification as ferrozirconium

Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if packaged in bags exceeding certain weights

Common pitfall: misclassification as zirconium metal under Chapter 81 if iron content is too low