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U.S. imports of low-carbon ferrochromium (4% carbon or less) (HS 720249) totaled $15.1M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Low-Carbon Ferrochromium (4% Carbon or Less) paid $410K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.3% on $12.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCarbon content is the defining specification for this heading: ferrochromium at or below 4% carbon by weight is used in stainless, tool, and specialty alloy steels where residual carbon must be tightly controlled from the outset. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into four lines — covering the 3–4%, 0.5–3%, and ≤0.5% carbon bands (7202491000, 7202495010, and 7202495090 respectively) — making accurate mill-certificate documentation critical at entry. Kazakhstan is the leading supplier to the US market, with Germany and Turkey also notable sources. Importers should be aware that misclassification between carbon bands can result in reclassification and potential duty adjustments.
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79 shipments/mo
Subheading 8 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720249 · $15.1M of $229.1M
Shipments with carbon content close to 4% require a certified chemical analysis to avoid misclassification between 720241 (over 4%) and 720249 (4% or less). Within 720249 itself, the three carbon-band subdivisions carry distinct 10-digit codes, so even a small variance in the mill certificate can shift the applicable tariff line. Retaining the producer's certified analysis and having it reviewed by a licensed customs broker before entry is strongly recommended.
Grades such as Type 430 and other ferritic stainless steels, as well as certain superalloys and bearing steels, require very low carbon to meet corrosion-resistance and mechanical-property specifications. For these applications, the ≤0.5% carbon grade classified under 7202495090 is preferred because it avoids introducing excess carbon that would otherwise require costly downstream removal.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202495090 | Ferrochromium Contain <=0.5% Carbon, NESOI | $14.0M | 2.62% | 84.41% | $367K |
| 7202495010 | Ferrochromium Containing >0.5% <=3% Carbon | $952K | 1.84% | 59.31% | $18K |
| 7202491000 | Ferrochromium Over 3 But not Over 4 Percent Carbon | $93K | 26.90% | 100.00% | $25K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202490000 | Ferrochromium, 4 Percent or Less Carbon | $524K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$524KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Kazakhstan and Germany together supply 70% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
20.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.72%.