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HS 7202Metals

HS Code for Ferro-Alloys (Chapter 7202)

Ferro-alloys are the essential deoxidisers and alloying additions to steelmaking. Chapter 7202 has ten subheadings covering the main families. HRC and stainless steelmakers consume large tonnages; several ferro-alloys are covered by anti-dumping duties in the EU and US.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules6 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
7202.11Ferro-manganese, C > 2%
7202.19Other ferro-manganese (low/medium carbon)
7202.21Ferro-silicon, Si > 55%
7202.41Ferro-chromium, C > 4%
7202.60Ferro-nickel
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
2.7-5.7%
Plus AD on FeSi (China, Russia), FeMo, and SiMn from some origins.
United States
0-5%
AD on FeSi from Russia, Kazakhstan.
India (BCD)
7.5-15%
Plus GST 18%.

Worked landed-cost example

500 MT FeSi 75%, FOB Almaty (rail-CIP) USD 1,320/MT, DAP Antwerp

FOB / FCAUSD 660,000
Rail + transhipmentUSD 120,000
Landed EUUSD 780,000
EU duty 5.7% + AD (if applicable)USD 44,460 + AD
Landed ≈ USD 824k pre-AD; +USD 100-200k if AD applies.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · REACH registration for EU imports.
  • · Not CBAM-covered as of 2025 but flagged for future inclusion; some jurisdictions treat FeCr as within Section 232.
  • · IMSBC Code Group A liquefaction risk for high-moisture FeMn slag; check certificate of moisture.
Top exporting countries
  • · South Africa (FeCr, FeMn)
  • · China (FeSi, SiMn)
  • · Kazakhstan (FeSi)
  • · Norway (FeSi, SiMn)
  • · Indonesia (FeNi, NPI)

Frequently asked questions

Why is Indonesian NPI classed as ferro-nickel?

Nickel Pig Iron with 8-15% Ni is imported by Chinese stainless mills. Indonesia’s 2020 ore export ban forced processing on-shore; classification is 7202.60 as ferro-nickel. Indonesian NPI shifted the entire global stainless cost curve.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Indonesia →
PPN (VAT) + PPh 22 (income tax prepayment) · PPN 11% (12% planned); PPh 22 2.5% (with API) or 7.5% (no API)
Import into South Africa →
VAT · 15%

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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