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.

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.

7205.29.00Same rate: 35%

If particle size ≤0.8mm qualifying as powder

Statistical breakout separates granules from powders based on size in heading 7205.

7204.10.00Same rate: 35%

If supplied in ingot or primary form, not granulated

Non-granular ferrous products like ingots remain in 7204; granulation process changes classification.

8311.10.00Same rate: 35%

If coated with flux for welding applications

Flux-cored or coated granules for welding classified as welding preparations in Chapter 83.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit sieve analysis reports confirming granule size >0.8mm to prevent misclassification as powder

Include chemical analysis certificates showing carbon content under high-strength steel thresholds to avoid special notes

Check for 'further worked' surface treatments like coatings, which would shift to 7213+ headings

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Low-Carbon Steel Granules

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Ferrous Alloy Granules

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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.