Ferro-Magnesium Base Ingots
Magnesium-rich ingots with trace ferrosilicon for steel desulfurization applications. Still classified as unwrought magnesium (99%+ Mg) under HTS 8104.19.00.00. Used in steel ladle metallurgy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ferrosilicon content exceeds 50%
Ferrosilicon alloys with minor magnesium classified under iron alloys.
If formed into cored wire
Magnesium cored wire for injection classified as other base metal articles.
If molybdenum alloyed
Molybdenum master alloys containing magnesium under other base metals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide spectrographic analysis confirming magnesium as principal element
• Declare as hazardous material (UN 1418) with proper Class 4.1 labels
• Avoid bulk packaging; use sealed steel drums for steel mill delivery
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Primary Magnesium Ingots
High-purity magnesium ingots produced by electrolysis or thermal reduction, containing at least 99% magnesium. Classified under HTS 8104.19.00.00 as unwrought magnesium that is not refined and not in powdered form. Used primarily in the production of magnesium alloys for automotive and aerospace applications.
Electrolytic Magnesium Billets
Cylindrical magnesium billets produced via the electrolytic Pidgeon process, suitable for extrusion into profiles. Falls under 8104.19.00.00 as primary unwrought magnesium not refined. Key raw material for lightweight structural components.
Pidgeon Process Magnesium Slabs
Rectangular magnesium slabs from the silicothermic Pidgeon process, used for rolling into sheet stock. Unwrought 'other' magnesium under 8104.19.00.00, excluding powder and refined forms. Essential for sacrificial anodes and die castings.
High-Purity Magnesium Pigs
Cast magnesium pigs with 99.9% purity from electrolytic cells, stored under inert atmosphere. Classified as unwrought 'other' magnesium in HTS 8104.19.00.00. Used in electronics and pharmaceutical-grade applications.
Magnesium Casting Ingots
Standard casting-grade magnesium ingots for gravity and low-pressure die casting operations. Unwrought magnesium under 8104.19.00.00, not refined or powdered. Primary input for automotive wheels and transmission cases.
Extrusion-Grade Magnesium Blocks
Large rectangular magnesium blocks prepared for direct-feed extrusion presses. Unwrought 'other' form under 8104.19.00.00, excluding powder/refined. Critical for producing magnesium structural profiles.