U.S. imports of Ferrotitanium and Ferrosilicon Titanium (HS 720291) totaled $832K in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Ferrotitanium and Ferrosilicon Titanium paid $33K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ferrotitanium and Ferrosilicon Titanium imports of $832K in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $634K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFerrotitanium and its silicon-bearing counterpart serve primarily as grain-refining and stabilizing additions in stainless, interstitial-free (IF), and high-strength steels, where titanium ties up carbon and nitrogen to prevent sensitization and improve formability. Both forms are classified under a single tariff line (7202910000). Canada leads US import supply — a reflection of North American supply-chain integration — with Latvia and the United Kingdom also significant sources. Under USMCA, Canadian-origin ferrotitanium may qualify for preferential duty treatment, which can be a meaningful cost consideration for procurement teams.
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Ferrotitanium is the standard form used for grain refinement and stabilization. Ferrosilicon titanium includes a significant silicon content, which provides simultaneous deoxidation alongside the titanium addition — useful in certain ladle metallurgy sequences where both effects are needed. The choice depends on the target steel chemistry and the melt shop's existing silicon balance.
Titanium recovery in the steel bath is highly sensitive to oxygen and nitrogen levels at the time of addition, typically ranging from 40–70%. Because of this variability, buyers specify ferrotitanium grade (commonly 25–35% Ti or 65–75% Ti) and addition timing carefully. Higher-titanium grades reduce the volume of material needed but require tighter handling to avoid oxidation losses before the alloy reaches the melt.
Subheading 13 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720291 · $832K of $236.1M
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Imports
$832KYoY · free account
Exports
$138KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.6M of Ferrotitanium and Ferrosilicon Titanium and exported $3.6M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202910000 | Ferrotitanium and Ferrosilicon Titanium | $832K | 3.91% | 80.23% | $33K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202910000 | Ferrotitanium and Ferrosilicon Titanium | $138K |
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
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Estonia and Canada together supply 70% of it.
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rate provision · imports
19.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.91% of imports for consumption.