HS Code 7202
Ferro-alloys in Primary Forms
HS code 7202 covers primary ferro-alloys used in metallurgy to add specific elements like manganese or silicon to steel, typically in lumps, grains, or powder.
HS Code 7202 — Ferro-alloys in Primary Forms
Ferro-alloys are intermediate materials used in steelmaking to introduce specific alloying elements like chromium, manganese, or silicon into molten metal. These alloys are not used as final products but are essential for adjusting the chemical composition and properties of steel and other ferrous metals.
What's included
- Ferro-manganese
- Ferro-chromium
- Ferro-nickel
- Ferro-silicon
- Ferro-titanium
What's excluded
- Ferrous waste and scrap → use
7204(Scrap metal recycled from used products is classified separately from intentionally produced alloys.) - Chemical compounds of these metals → use
2841(Purely chemical salts or oxides fall under inorganic chemicals.)
Common examples
- Low-carbon ferro-chrome lumps
- Ferro-silicon grains for casting
- Ferro-phosphorus in bulk
- Ferro-vanadium pellets
Frequently asked questions
What determines if a product is a ferro-alloy under 7202?
It must be a metallic alloy containing iron and at least one other element by weight (e.g., >10% chromium or >30% manganese), intended as an additive in steelmaking.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Mill Test Certificates (MTC) stating precise chemical composition are required for correct subheading classification.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: China, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Brazil, India
- Top importers: Japan, South Korea, Germany, United States, China
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Key takeaway
Critical industrial raw materials for steel mills classified by their primary alloying element concentration.
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