U.S. imports of High-Carbon Ferrochromium (Over 4% Carbon) (HS 720241) totaled $49.9M in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of High-Carbon Ferrochromium (Over 4% Carbon) paid $914K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHigh-carbon ferrochromium — containing more than 4% carbon by weight — is the primary charge chrome grade used in electric arc furnace production of stainless and heat-resistant steels, where precise carbon control occurs downstream in the argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) vessel. All US imports enter under a single tariff line (7202410000). South Africa dominates global supply of this grade, with Kazakhstan a significant secondary source, reflecting the concentration of chromite ore reserves in those countries. Section 232 measures may apply, and buyers should confirm current duty treatment before contracting.
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High-carbon ferrochromium is significantly less expensive to produce because it skips the energy-intensive decarburization step. Steelmakers accept the higher carbon content at the EAF stage and then remove it in an AOD converter, making charge chrome the economical choice for bulk chromium units.
A mill certificate or chemical analysis report confirming carbon content above 4% by weight is the key supporting document. Customs may request this to distinguish 7202410000 from the low-carbon subheadings under 720249, so having a certified analysis from the producer is essential for correct classification.
Subheading 1 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720241 · $49.9M of $236.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$49.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $540.6M of High-Carbon Ferrochromium (Over 4% Carbon) and exported $13.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202410000 | Ferrochromium Over 4 Percent Carbon | $56.3M | 1.62% | 85.37% | $914K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202410000 | Ferrochromium Over 4 Percent Carbon | $1.3M |
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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Imports · August 2026
origin
Albania and Kazakhstan together supply 75% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
16.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.62% of imports for consumption.