HBI (Hot Briquetted Iron) Lumps
Hot briquetted iron in lump form made from direct reduced iron, compacted while hot to prevent reoxidation, with iron content around 90-92%. Falls under HTS 7203.90.00.00 as 'other spongy ferrous products' in lumps from direct reduction of iron ore. Commonly shipped internationally for EAF steel production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alloyed with >2% other elements
Ferroalloys from remelted DRI fall under 7204; pure iron sponge stays in 7203.
If granulated spiegeleisen
Spiegeleisen (high-manganese pig iron) is classified separately from pure reduced iron products.
If roasted iron ore calcines
Calcined or roasted iron ores are Chapter 26 mineral products, not reduced ferrous metals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include briquetting process documentation and density specs (>5 g/cm³) to distinguish from loose DRI and prevent reclassification
• Declare exact moisture content (<2%) as high moisture can trigger safety regulations for cargo handling
• Use ISRI or similar grading certificates to prove metallic iron content and avoid duties under scrap headings
Related Products under HTS 7203.90.00.00
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Pellets
Pellets produced by direct reduction of iron ore in lump or pellet form, typically containing 90-94% iron with minimal impurities. Classified under HTS 7203.90.00.00 as 'other' ferrous products from direct reduction processes, excluding high-purity electrolytic iron. Used primarily as feedstock in electric arc furnaces for steelmaking.
Sponge Iron Pellets
Porous sponge iron pellets from direct reduction processes like MIDREX or HYL, exhibiting high porosity for easy melting. HTS 7203.90.00.00 covers these as 'spongy ferrous products' in pellet form with iron purity below 99.94%. Key raw material for mini-mills and secondary steelmaking.
HDRI (Hot Direct Reduced Iron) Lumps
Hot direct reduced iron lumps delivered at high temperature directly from shaft furnace to briquetting or melting. Classified in HTS 7203.90.00.00 as other ferrous products from direct ore reduction in lump form. Reduces energy costs in steel production when used immediately.
CDRI (Cold Direct Reduced Iron) Pellets Grade HBI
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.
Iron Sponge Fines from Direct Reduction
Fine sponge iron particles recovered from direct reduction plant off-gases or screening, in similar pellet/lump forms. Covered by HTS 7203.90.00.00 as other spongy ferrous products. Recycled within steel plants to maximize yield.
DRI Modules (Pre-reduced Iron Ore Pellets)
Modular direct reduced iron ore pellets partially reduced for transport stability. HTS 7203.90.00.00 for other forms from direct reduction processes. Used in remote steelmaking operations.