CDRI (Cold Direct Reduced Iron) Pellets Grade HBI from China
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 — 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
• 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