HS 2804.69Metals

HS Code for Silicon Metal 441 (HS 2804.69)

Silicon metal (98-99.9% Si, balance Fe/Al/Ca) feeds aluminium alloying, silicones and polysilicon. Grade 441 = <0.4% Fe, <0.4% Al, <0.1% Ca. China supplies ~70% of world output; EU AD duties 16.3-16.8% since 2016; US AD 87.2-139.5% on Chinese grade 441 since 1991.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
2804.61	Silicon, containing by weight >= 99.99% silicon
2804.69	Silicon, other (metallurgical grade)

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	5.5% MFN + 16.3% AD AD in force through 2028 review.
United States	5.3% MFN + AD 139.5% AD order active for China since 1991.
India (BCD)	5%

Worked landed-cost example

50 MT Brazilian 441 (non-AD origin), FOB Vitoria USD 2,400/MT, CIF Antwerp

FOBUSD 120,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 4,200

CIFUSD 124,200

EU duty 5.5%USD 6,831

VAT 21% BE (reverse-charge in most B2B)n/a

EU landed USD 131,031 - Brazil origin dodges AD, worth USD 20,000+/lot vs Chinese material.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) - Xinjiang silicon Withhold Release Orders.
· EU AD Regulation 2016/1077, extended 2022, next review 2028.
· ASTM A932 for chemical composition.

Top exporting countries

· China
· Brazil
· Norway
· Malaysia
· Bhutan

Frequently asked questions

Grade 441 vs 553?

553 (0.5% Fe, 0.5% Al, 0.3% Ca) is cheaper by USD 100-200/MT and used in secondary aluminium alloying. 441 is required for polysilicon feed and premium silicone monomer plants.