U.S. imports of Iron & Steel Powders (Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen) (SITC 67132) totaled $13.4M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Iron & Steel Powders (Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen) paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAtomized, reduced, and electrolytic powders derived from pig iron, spiegeleisen, and steel serve as critical feedstocks for powder metallurgy, sintered parts manufacturing, and additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing). Particle size distribution and apparent density are the key specification parameters that determine classification and end-use suitability — distinctions that matter when customs authorities assess whether a powder falls under this heading or a more specific alloy powder provision. Steel powders are widely traded industrial inputs used across automotive, aerospace, and tooling supply chains.
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331 import shipments a month
Classification hinges on the chemical composition and form rather than production method alone. Powders must be of pig iron, spiegeleisen, or iron/steel to fall under this heading; powders of specific ferroalloys (e.g., ferrosilicon or ferrochromium) are classified separately. Importers should confirm the base metal identity and purity with mill certificates before filing entry.
Imports of iron and steel powders may be subject to Section 232 tariffs depending on the specific HTS classification at the 10-digit level and the country of origin. Importers should verify current applicability with a licensed customs broker, as exclusions and country-specific arrangements can affect duty liability.
Basic heading 299 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 67132 · $13.4M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Sweden together supply 45% of it. Japan pays 10.9% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $162.6M of Iron & Steel Powders (Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen) and exported $145.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.