Ferroalloys — HTS 7202
Ferroalloys
Chapter 72 › Heading 7202
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7202 covers ferroalloys. These are iron-based alloying products used mainly to add elements such as manganese, silicon, chromium, nickel, or other materials when making or refining steel and iron. The heading groups these materials by their principal alloying element or product type, rather than treating all steel-related goods as one category.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the product’s actual composition and form, then follow the subheadings and statistical breakouts under heading 7202. Check the named ferroalloy type, the alloying element, and any required composition thresholds or technical specifications. The product’s intended use can provide context, but classification generally depends primarily on objective characteristics such as composition and form. When the wording or test results are unclear, consult a customs broker or other qualified classification professional.
What to check
- Obtain the supplier’s full chemical analysis, including the percentage of iron and each significant alloying element.
- Confirm whether the product is a ferroalloy covered by heading 7202 rather than a different metal, alloy, ore, additive, or steel product heading.
- Read every subheading and 8-digit statistical breakout for the named alloying element or product type; do not stop at the 4-digit heading.
- Match the product’s physical form and technical description to the HTS wording, and keep specifications, certificates of analysis, and product literature as support.
- Ask a customs broker or request an official classification ruling when composition thresholds, mixed materials, or competing headings make the choice uncertain.
HTS heading 7202 summary
Ferroalloys is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7202.11 | Containing by weight more than 2 percent of carbon |
| 7202.19 | Other |
| 7202.21 | Containing by weight more than 55 percent of silicon |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202.29.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 4.4¢/kg on silicon content |
| 7202.30.00 👉 | Ferrosilicon manganese | 3.9% | Free | 23% |
| 7202.50.00.00 👉 | Ferrosilicon chromium | 10% | Free | 25% |
| 7202.60.00.00 👉 | Ferronickel | Free | — | 6.6¢/kg |
| 7202.70.00.00 👉 | Ferromolybdenum | 4.5% | Free | 31.5% |
| 7202.80.00.00 👉 | Ferrotungsten and ferrosilicon tungsten | 5.6% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7202?
Ferroalloys. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.