Ferrozirconium 70% Zirconium Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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