HS Code 7201
Pig Iron and Spiegeleisen
HS code 7201 covers pig iron and spiegeleisen in primary forms such as pigs or blocks, used as raw material for steel and iron foundries.
4-digit Section XVBulk
HS Code 7201 — Pig Iron and Spiegeleisen
Pig iron is the raw iron product obtained from smelting iron ore in a blast furnace. Spiegeleisen is a specific pig iron alloy containing high manganese levels. Both are supplied in bulk shapes like pigs or blocks for further steelmaking.
What's included
- Non-alloy pig iron
- Alloy pig iron
- Spiegeleisen blocks
- Iron pigs
What's excluded
- Ferro-alloys → use
7202(Ferro-alloys are distinct from alloy pig iron based on phosphorus and chrome content.)
Common examples
- Foundry grade pig iron
- Basic pig iron for steelmaking
- High phosphorous pig iron blocks
- Spiegeleisen ingots
Frequently asked questions
What is the form of pig iron?
It is typically sold in heavy, oblong blocks known as 'pigs' or in irregular cold pieces.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Check for anti-dumping duties (ADD) which are common in the steel sector.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Brazil, Russian Federation, Ukraine
- Top importers: United States, China, Turkey
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Key takeaway
Baseline raw material for the entire iron and steel industry.
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