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U.S. imports of alloy steel powders (HS 720521) totaled $7.5M in July 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Alloy Steel Powders paid $570K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $5.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Alloy Steel Powders imports of $7.5M in July 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.4M.
Last updated: July 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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231 shipments/mo
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.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7205
Subheading 720521 · $7.5M of $14.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7205210000 | Alloy Steel Powders | $6.3M | 7.98% | 76.56% | $505K |
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 | $3.6M |
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.
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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23.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.55%.