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U.S. imports of unwrought chromium and chromium powders (HS 811221) totaled $8.3M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Unwrought Chromium and Chromium Powders paid $438K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.3% on $8.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataElectrolytic chromium metal and chromium powders (8112210000) serve as essential inputs for superalloy production, hard-chrome plating bath replenishment, and powder-metallurgy applications in aerospace and tooling industries. The United Kingdom and China are the leading US import sources, with Germany and India also supplying meaningful volumes. Chromium imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor importers should evaluate when comparing landed costs across supplier origins.
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Unwrought chromium metal and powders under 811221 refer to the pure or near-pure element in primary form. Ferrochromium — an iron-chromium alloy used in stainless steel production — is classified under Chapter 72 as a ferroalloy. Chromium chemicals such as chromic acid or chromium oxide fall under Chapter 28. The correct heading depends on the product's form and chemical composition.
Commercial chromium powders are commonly specified by particle size distribution (e.g., -325 mesh), minimum chromium purity (often 99% or higher), and maximum impurity limits for iron, silicon, and sulfur. These specifications affect both the classification decision and the suitability of the material for downstream uses such as thermal spray coatings or powder metallurgy pressing.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $7.0M | $204K | -$6.8M |
| GERMANY | $519K | $399K | -$120K |
| CHINA | $488K | -- | -$488K |
| MEXICO | $232K | $39K | -$193K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $211K | +$211K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8112210000 | UNWROUGHT CHROMIUM; POWDERS | $8.3M | 5.27% | $438K |
UNWROUGHT CHROMIUM; POWDERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8112210000 | UNWROUGHT CHROMIUM; POWDERS | $1.2M |
UNWROUGHT CHROMIUM; POWDERS
42.2K kg
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
GA, HF, INDIUM, NIOBIUM, RHENIUM & ARTI,WAST/SCRP
HS 811292
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $6.0M | -- | -$6.0M |
| Pennsylvania | $349K | $587K | +$238K |
| Washington | $535K | -- | -$535K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $5.8M | -- | -$5.8M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $706K | -- | -$706K |
| CHESTER, PA | $549K | $100K | -$449K |