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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2804.61 | Silicon, containing by weight >= 99.99% silicon |
| 2804.69 | Silicon, other (metallurgical grade) |
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% |
Numerical Example: 50 MT Brazilian 441 (non-AD origin), FOB Vitoria USD 2,400/MT, CIF Antwerp
50 MT Brazilian 441 (non-AD origin), FOB Vitoria USD 2,400/MT, CIF Antwerp. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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.
- · China
- · Brazil
- · Norway
- · Malaysia
- · Bhutan
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 2804.69) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.