Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. exports of Alloy Pig Iron and Spiegeleisen, Primary Forms (SITC 67123) totaled $27K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSpiegeleisen — a manganese- and carbon-rich iron alloy historically used as a deoxidizer and manganese addition in Bessemer and open-hearth steelmaking — shares this heading with alloy pig iron, both supplied in primary forms such as pigs, blocks, or broken pieces. The commercial relevance of spiegeleisen has diminished with modern steelmaking practices, but alloy pig iron containing titanium, vanadium, or other alloying elements remains a specialized input for certain foundry and specialty steel applications. Section 232 tariffs apply to these iron-based primary forms as steel-related articles. Importers should document the alloy composition fully on mill certificates, as the presence and percentage of alloying elements determine both classification and the metallurgical suitability for downstream processing.
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Spiegeleisen is an iron-manganese-carbon alloy with a relatively lower manganese content (typically 15–30%) compared to standard ferromanganese (which runs 70–80% manganese). For classification, spiegeleisen is grouped with alloy pig iron as a primary iron product, while ferromanganese is classified as a ferroalloy. The distinction matters because the two product families sit in different tariff headings with potentially different duty treatment.
Yes, alloy pig iron falls within the scope of Section 232 steel tariffs because it is an iron-based primary form used in steelmaking and foundry production. Importers should check whether any product-specific exclusions have been granted for the particular alloy composition they are sourcing, as exclusion availability varies by grade and origin.
Basic heading 67123 · $27K of $13.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $805K of Alloy Pig Iron and Spiegeleisen, Primary Forms.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
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