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U.S. imports of high-carbon ferrochromium (over 4% carbon) (HS 720241) totaled $46.5M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of High-Carbon Ferrochromium (Over 4% Carbon) paid $395K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.9% on $20.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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40 shipments/mo
Subheading 1 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720241 · $46.5M of $229.1M
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202410000 | Ferrochromium Over 4 Percent Carbon | $46.5M | 0.85% | 44.76% | $395K |
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 | $1.9M |
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
$46.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Brazil and Kazakhstan together supply 43% of it.
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rate provision · imports
23.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.85%.