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U.S. imports of ferroalloys, not elsewhere specified (HS 720299) totaled $8.5M in July 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Ferroalloys, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $8.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ferroalloys, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $8.5M in July 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataChina dominates US supply of miscellaneous ferroalloys under this heading, with Brazil and Argentina also significant sources — a concentration that makes Section 301 exposure a live concern for procurement teams. The heading captures specialty iron-based master alloys not classified elsewhere, including ferrozirconium (7202991000), calcium silicon (7202992000), and ferrophosphorus (7202995020/7202998020), each serving distinct metallurgical functions in steelmaking and foundry applications. Importers should note that the residual lines (7202995040 and 7202998040) require careful classification to confirm no more-specific subheading applies, as misclassification risk is elevated for novel or blended alloy compositions.
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41 shipments/mo
Classification hinges on whether the alloy is explicitly named in headings 7202.10 through 7202.93. If the alloy does not match any named subheading — such as ferrosilicon, ferromanganese, or ferrochromium — it falls into the residual 720299 basket. Consulting a licensed customs broker and reviewing the relevant chapter notes is advisable for novel or blended compositions.
Imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, and certain lines could also be reviewed under Section 232 steel-related measures depending on end-use classification. Importers should verify current remedy applicability with CBP or a licensed customs broker before entry.
Subheading 11 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720299 · $8.5M of $328.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Brazil together supply 73% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.20%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202998040 | Ferroalloys NESOI | $5.5M | 5.68% | 93.18% | $312K |
| 7202992000 | Calcium Silicon | $3.3M | 20.50% | 100.00% | $677K |
| 7202998020 | Ferrophosphorus | $240K | 15.00% | 100.00% | $36K |
| 7202991000 | Ferrozirconium | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202995040 | Ferroalloys NESOI | $2.7M |
| 7202991000 | Ferrozirconium | $1.3M |
| 7202995020 | Ferrophosphorus | $384K |
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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