U.S. imports of Nonalloy Pig Iron with 0.5% or Less Phosphorus (HS 720110) totaled $185.5M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLow-phosphorus nonalloy pig iron — the primary blast-furnace feedstock for steelmaking and iron foundries — is subject to Section 232 tariffs, making origin and cost management a central concern for US buyers. Brazil is the dominant supplier under this heading, with Ukraine and Canada also significant sources. The phosphorus ceiling of 0.5% by weight is the defining specification: iron exceeding that threshold shifts to heading 7201.20, and any deliberate alloying element addition moves the product to heading 7201.50.
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53 import shipments a month
CBP may require a mill certificate or independent laboratory analysis confirming phosphorus content by weight. Importers should retain the producer's chemical composition certificate with each shipment, as the phosphorus level is the sole criterion separating 7201.10 from 7201.20 and is a common point of CBP inquiry.
Section 232 steel tariffs apply broadly, but country-specific exclusions and quota arrangements have been negotiated with certain trading partners. The applicability and terms for any given origin can change; importers should verify current CBP guidance or consult a licensed customs broker before entry.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7201
Subheading 720110 · $185.5M of $185.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$185.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$52KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.2B of Nonalloy Pig Iron with 0.5% or Less Phosphorus and exported $2.4M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7201100000 | Nonalloy Pig Iron 0.5 Prcnt or Less Phosphorus | $185.5M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7201100000 | Nonalloy Pig Iron 0.5 Prcnt or Less Phosphorus | $52K |
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
origin
India and Brazil together supply 82% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.