Low-Carbon Steel Granules

Granules of low-carbon steel (<0.25% C), sized 2-6mm, for remelting and alloying in secondary steel production. HTS 7205.10.00.00 applies to steel granules not meeting high-strength or tool steel definitions. Common in electric arc furnace feeds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If irregular scrap pieces, not uniform granules

Ferrous scrap classification depends on form; uniform granules are 7205.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If bars/rod cut into uniform granules with circular cross-section

Granules from worked bars/rods become 'further worked' products.

7228.30.80Same rate: 35%

If alloy steel meeting tool steel note (e)

Tool steel compositions shift to appropriate alloy headings regardless of form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test certificates must confirm not high-strength steel per note (a) minimum yield specs

Separate from scrap (7204) by proving granulation process and uniform sizing

Declare bulk density and flowability data for proper customs valuation

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Spiegeleisen Granules

Granules of spiegeleisen, a high-manganese pig iron alloy used in steelmaking to add manganese content. Produced by crushing cast spiegeleisen into 2-8mm granules. HTS 7205.10.00.00 covers granules of spiegeleisen explicitly in the heading.

Iron Granules for Sintering

Atomized pure iron granules (3-10mm) for sintering in powder metallurgy to produce machine parts. Classified as granules of iron under HTS 7205.10.00.00, excluding further worked surfaces. Ideal for high-purity structural components.

Atomized Iron Granules 4-8mm

Water-atomized iron granules 4-8mm for heavy media separation in mineral processing. Pure iron composition, classified under HTS 7205.10.00.00 as iron granules. Recyclable and high-density for density-based sorting.

Ferrous Alloy Granules

Granules of ferrous alloys not meeting tool steel specs, 1-4mm, for specialty steel production. HTS 7205.10.00.00 covers such steel granules per heading scope. Used in nitriding and surface hardening processes.

Pig Iron Granules

Granules of pig iron, typically produced by atomization or crushing, used as a raw material in metal casting and steelmaking. Classified under HTS 7205.10.00.00 as granules of pig iron, distinct from powders due to larger particle size. Meets chapter definitions for pig iron products in granular form.

Steel Granules 1-5mm

Granular steel particles sized 1-5mm, made from low-carbon steel scrap via granulation for use in powder metallurgy and sintering. Falls under HTS 7205.10.00.00 as granules of steel, not further worked per chapter notes. Commonly used in automotive part manufacturing.