CDRI (Cold Direct Reduced Iron) Pellets Grade HBI from Canada
Cold direct reduced iron pellets, cooled and stored after gas-based reduction, standardized to HBI grade specs. HTS 7203.90.00.00 includes these as pellet-form spongy ferrous products from iron ore. Widely traded for global steel industry feedstock needs.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use ISO 11257 standard certification for metallic iron content to support duty-free claims if applicable
• Separate gangway and carbon content declarations; >4% carbon may trigger ferroalloy review
• Bulk shipping common—ensure hold cleanliness certificates to avoid contamination disputes