Calcium Silicon 30/65 Ferroalloy

Calcium silicon 30/65 is a ferroalloy containing approximately 30% calcium and 65% silicon, used primarily as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer in steel production. It falls under HTS 7202.99.20.00 as a specific type of calcium silicon ferroalloy not elsewhere specified in heading 7202. This master alloy helps control non-metallic inclusions in molten steel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

7202.99.80Lower: 15% vs 40%

If alloy composition falls outside standard calcium silicon ranges

Products not specifically enumerated as calcium silicon are classified as other ferroalloys in subheading 7202.99.80.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40%

If imported as a prepared additive mixture with binders or fluxes

Chemical preparations containing ferroalloys for foundry use fall under Chapter 38 rather than Chapter 72.

2849.90.50.00Lower: 38.7% vs 40%

If containing substantial rare earth elements like cerium

Calcium silicon cored wires or mischmetal variants are classified as carbides or similar compounds in heading 2849.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mill test certificates verifying calcium (28-32%) and silicon (62-68%) content to confirm classification under 7202.99.20.00

Ensure proper hazardous material documentation as calcium silicon can react with moisture; common pitfall is inadequate UN packaging certification

Declare exact alloy composition on entry to avoid reclassification to general ferroalloys under 7202.99.80

Related Products under HTS 7202.99.20.00

Calcium Silicon 24/70 Deoxidizer Lump

This ferroalloy grade with 24% calcium and 70% silicon is supplied in lump form (10-50mm) for use in secondary steel refining. Classified under HTS 7202.99.20.00 as calcium silicon, it provides both deoxidation and desulfurization functions in ladle metallurgy.

Calcium Silicon Cored Wire Filler

Bulk calcium silicon powder used as filler material for manufacturing cored wires in steel treatment stations. While the final cored wire is elsewhere classified, the pure calcium silicon filler remains under HTS 7202.99.20.00 as the base ferroalloy.

Steelmaking Calcium Silicon Lumps 10-50mm

Standard 10-50mm lumps of calcium silicon ferroalloy for direct addition to steel ladles. Essential for sulfur removal in stainless and specialty steel production, properly classified under HTS 7202.99.20.00.

Low-Aluminum Calcium Silicon 25/65

Specialty grade with reduced aluminum (<1%) for electrical steel production where Al inclusions must be minimized. Falls squarely under HTS 7202.99.20.00 as calcium silicon ferroalloy.

High-Purity Calcium Silicon 28/58

Premium grade calcium silicon with 28% Ca and 58% Si, low impurities (Al<1.5%, C<0.2%), used in high-quality steel production like automotive sheet. HTS 7202.99.20.00 covers this essential steelmaking alloy for inclusion control.

Industrial Calcium Silicon 30/60 Briquettes

Calcium silicon 30/60 formed into briquettes (50x50mm) for easier handling and reduced dust in steel plants. This physical form of the ferroalloy is still classified under HTS 7202.99.20.00 as calcium silicon, not further worked beyond simple compaction.