High-Carbon DRI Briquettes from Mexico
High-carbon DRI briquettes result from direct reduction with excess carbon deposition, compacted into briquette form for foundry and steel applications. Fits HTS 7203.10.00.00 as directly reduced ferrous products in similar forms to pellets/lumps.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide carbon analysis (typically 2-4%) to distinguish from standard DRI grades
• Briquette density testing prevents reclassification as loose sponge
• Label packages with self-heating warnings per UN 2795 dangerous goods