U.S. imports of Alloy Steel Powders (HS 720521) totaled $7.7M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Alloy Steel Powders paid $679K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.83% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Alloy Steel Powders imports of $7.7M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlloy steel powders are a critical input for metal injection molding, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and powder metallurgy components used in automotive and aerospace applications — sectors that demand tight compositional tolerances. The single US tariff line (7205210000) covers all alloy steel powder grades, meaning the alloying elements (chromium, nickel, molybdenum, etc.) that define performance must be documented in mill certificates but do not subdivide the HTS line. Sweden and Germany are leading suppliers alongside Canada, reflecting those countries' specialized atomization and high-alloy steel expertise. Section 232 tariffs apply to this product.
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187 import shipments a month
CBP may request a mill certificate or chemical analysis report confirming the presence and weight percentages of alloying elements (e.g., chromium, nickel, molybdenum). Alloy steel is defined under HTS Chapter 72 notes by minimum thresholds for specific elements; if those thresholds are not met, the product classifies as nonalloy steel powder under 7205.29.
Both countries host major producers with decades of investment in gas and water atomization technology capable of producing powders with the narrow particle-size distributions and low oxygen content required for additive manufacturing and high-performance sintered parts. This technical specialization creates a supply concentration that importers should factor into sourcing risk assessments.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7205
Subheading 720521 · $7.7M of $16.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $86.1M of Alloy Steel Powders and exported $47.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7205210000 | Alloy Steel Powders | $7.7M | 8.83% | 83.03% | $679K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7205210000 | Alloy Steel Powders | $3.3M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and United Kingdom together supply 56% of it. Japan pays 11.4% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
17.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.83% of imports for consumption.