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U.S. imports of low-carbon ferrochromium (4% carbon or less) (HS 720249) totaled $17.7M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Low-Carbon Ferrochromium (4% Carbon or Less) paid $524K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.1% on $16.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAZAKHSTAN | $9.0M | -- | -$9.0M |
| GERMANY | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| JAPAN | $2.6M | -- | -$2.6M |
| INDIA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| OMAN | $544K | -- | -$544K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202495090 | FERROCHROMIUM CONTAIN <=0.5% CARBON, NESOI | $17.7M | 3.10% | $524K |
| 7202491000 | FERROCHROMIUM OVER 3 BUT NOT OVER 4 PERCENT CARBON | $0 | -- | -- |
| 7202495010 | FERROCHROMIUM CONTAINING >0.5% <=3% CARBON | $0 | -- | -- |
FERROCHROMIUM CONTAIN <=0.5% CARBON, NESOI
FERROCHROMIUM OVER 3 BUT NOT OVER 4 PERCENT CARBON
FERROCHROMIUM CONTAINING >0.5% <=3% CARBON
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202490000 | FERROCHROMIUM, 4 PERCENT OR LESS CARBON | $283K |
FERROCHROMIUM, 4 PERCENT OR LESS CARBON
67.6K kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $8.8M | $28K | -$8.8M |
| Maryland | $5.5M | -- | -$5.5M |
| Pennsylvania | $906K | $92K | -$813K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $8.8M | -- | -$8.8M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $6.0M | -- | -$6.0M |
| CHESTER, PA | $817K | -- | -$817K |