U.S. imports of Ferroalloys, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 720299) totaled $3.8M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Ferroalloys, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $444K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.73% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ferroalloys, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $3.8M in August 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.7M.
Last updated: August 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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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 12 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720299 · $3.8M of $236.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $58.8M of Ferroalloys, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $38.6M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202998040 | Ferroalloys NESOI | $2.1M | 8.89% | 100.00% | $188K |
| 7202992000 | Calcium Silicon | $1.6M | 15.52% | 100.00% | $244K |
| 7202998020 | Ferrophosphorus | $103K | 11.91% | 100.00% | $12K |
| 7202991000 | Ferrozirconium | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $2.6M |
| 7202991000 | Ferrozirconium | $1.4M |
| 7202995020 | Ferrophosphorus | $355K |
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
origin
Argentina and United Kingdom together supply 59% of it. China pays 17.5% duty; United Kingdom 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.73% of imports for consumption.