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
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
• 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