Ferroboron 18% B from Germany
Ferroboron containing 18% boron, employed in steel for hardenability and strength enhancement without qualifying as tool steel. Fits HTS 7202.99.8040 as other ferroalloys per Chapter 72, not matching defined special steels.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document boron content precisely to avoid reclassification; inert atmosphere packaging recommended; note no duty relief for pre-entry rust on ferroalloys