7202.19.10.00—Ferroalloys, containing by weight not more than 1 percent of carbon
General
2.3%
Units
kg, Mn kg
Column 2
22%
Special
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 7202.19.10.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Ferroalloys, containing by weight not more than 1 percent of carbon. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA) or AD/CVD orders currently flag this code in Tandom's catalog.
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Recent CBP rulings(4)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of ferro electrolytic manganese from China
The tariff classification of ferromanganese from China.
The tariff classification of ferromanganese from China
The tariff classification of a ferromanganese lump from China.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 7202.19.10.00?
HTS 7202.19.10.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Ferroalloys, containing by weight not more than 1 percent of carbon. It belongs to Chapter 72 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 7202.19.10.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 7202.19.10.00 is 2.3%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 7202.19.10.00?
Yes. Imports of HTS 7202.19.10.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 7202.19.10.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 7202.19.10.00 is 22%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 7202.19.10.00?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 7202.19.10.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 7202.19.10.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 7202.19.10.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
Relevant notes(2)
Section and chapter notes that govern this code
Classification of Composite Articles
Throughout this schedule, the expression 'base metals' means: iron and steel, copper, nickel, aluminum, lead, zinc, tin, tungsten (wolfram), molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, bismuth, cadmium, titanium, zirconium, antimony, manganese, beryllium, chromium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium, and thallium.
Definitions — Iron and Steel Products
In this chapter and, in the case of notes (d), (e), and (f) throughout the tariff schedule, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned: (a) 'Pig iron': Iron-carbon alloys not usefully malleable, containing by weight more than 2 percent of carbon; (b) 'Spiegeleisen': Iron-carbon-manganese alloys containing by weight more than 6 percent but not more than 30 percent of manganese; (f) 'Flat-rolled products' and 'bars and rods' have defined cross-section and dimension requirements.
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