U.S. exports of Alloy Pig Iron and Spiegeleisen (HS 720150) totaled $27K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlloy pig iron and spiegeleisen — a manganese-rich iron alloy historically used as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer in steelmaking — occupy separate 10-digit lines (7201503000 and 7201506000) within this heading. Spiegeleisen, named for its mirror-bright fracture surface, typically contains 15–30% manganese and is now largely supplanted by ferromanganese in modern steelmaking, making it a specialty import. Italy is the recorded top supplier, consistent with European specialty metallurgical production. Both products are subject to Section 232 tariffs as primary iron forms.
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Spiegeleisen (7201506000) is classified as a pig iron because it is produced in a blast furnace and contains significant carbon alongside manganese, whereas ferromanganese (heading 7202) is a ferroalloy produced specifically to deliver manganese as an alloying addition. The key classification test is the production process and the relative proportions of iron, manganese, and carbon; when manganese content is high enough to meet the ferroalloy definition, heading 7202 takes precedence.
Yes. Section 232 steel and iron tariffs apply to pig iron in primary forms regardless of alloy content. Importers should confirm current country-specific exclusion status with CBP or a licensed customs broker, as the tariff landscape for iron and steel products has evolved through successive proclamations and exclusion processes.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7201
Subheading 720150 · $27K of $80K
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$27KYoY · free account
Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $805K of Alloy Pig Iron and Spiegeleisen.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7201503000 | Alloy Pig Iron | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7201506000 | Spiegeleisen | $27K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.