Spiegeleisen Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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