Spiegeleisen Granules from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify manganese content (typically 15-30%) via lab analysis to confirm spiegeleisen status
• Avoid packaging that implies further working, like oiled surfaces, to stay in 7205
• Declare as granules only if >80% pass 8mm sieve but retain on 2mm for CBP verification