MIDREX DRI Pellets from China
MIDREX DRI pellets are premium direct reduced iron produced via the MIDREX shaft furnace process using reformed natural gas, in standard pellet form for EAF charging. Falls under HTS 7203.10.00.00 as ferrous products from direct ore reduction in pellets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include MIDREX quality certificates specifying metallization (typically 94%+) and carbon content
• Schedule imports promptly after production as storage life is limited before reoxidation begins
• Confirm vessel holds are DRI-approved per IMSBC Code to avoid insurance claim denials