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U.S. imports of iron or nonalloy steel powders (HS 720529) totaled $7.3M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProduced primarily by water atomization or sponge-iron reduction, iron and nonalloy steel powders (HTS 7205290000) are widely used in sintered structural parts, friction materials, and food-grade iron fortification — end uses that span industrial and consumer supply chains. Unlike alloy steel powders, these grades contain no significant alloying additions, making carbon content and particle morphology the key specification variables buyers negotiate. Canada and Sweden are leading suppliers to the US market, with Germany, China, and India also contributing volume. Section 232 tariffs apply, and importers should confirm whether any product-specific exclusions are in effect.
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Reduced iron powder intended for food fortification is generally classified under HTS 7205.29 when it meets the chemical definition of iron or nonalloy steel powder. However, if the product is further processed or blended into a food preparation, it may shift to a different chapter. Importers should also be aware that food-grade iron powder may be subject to FDA oversight depending on its intended use and labeling.
Water-atomized powder has irregular, angular particles with higher apparent density, while sponge-iron powder is porous and lower density — properties that affect compressibility in sintering. Both types classify under 7205.29 as long as the base metal is iron or nonalloy steel; the production method does not change the HTS classification but is commercially significant for end-use performance specifications.
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