Ferrozirconium 70% Zirconium Grade from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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