HTS heading 7202 · Chapter 72
HTS 7202: Ferroalloys
HTS heading 7202 covers ferroalloys. It has 24 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 5% (4 lines), 1.9% (3 lines), 1.4% (2 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferromanganese: | |||||
| 7202.11 | Containing by weight more than 2 percent of carbon: | ||||
| 7202.11.10.00 | Containing by weight more than 2 percent but not more than 4 percent of carbon[kg, Mn kg] | 1.4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 6.5% | Estimate → |
| 7202.11.50.00 | Containing by weight more than 4 percent of carbon[kg, Mn kg] | 1.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 10.5% | Estimate → |
| 7202.19 | Other: | ||||
| 7202.19.10.00 | Containing by weight not more than 1 percent of carbon[kg, Mn kg] | 2.3% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 22% | Estimate → |
| 7202.19.50.00 | Containing by weight more than 1 percent but not more than 2 percent of carbon[kg, Mn kg] | 1.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 6.5% | Estimate → |
| Ferrosilicon: | |||||
| 7202.21 | Containing by weight more than 55 percent of silicon: | ||||
| Containing by weight more than 55 percent but not more than 80 percent of silicon: | |||||
| 7202.21.10.00 | Containing by weight more than 3 percent of calcium[kg, Si kg] | 1.1% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11.5% | Estimate → |
| 7202.21.50.00 | Other[kg, Si kg] | 1.5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11.5% | Estimate → |
| 7202.21.75.00 | Containing by weight more than 80 percent but not more than 90 percent of silicon[kg, Si kg] | 1.9% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 9% | Estimate → |
| 7202.21.90.00 | Containing by weight more than 90 percent of silicon[kg, Si kg] | 5.8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 7202.29.00 | Other | Free | 4.4¢/kg on silicon content | ||
| 7202.29.00.10 | Containing by weight over 2 percent of magnesium[kg, Si kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7202.29.00.50 | Other[kg, Si kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7202.30.00 | Ferrosilicon manganese | 3.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 23% | |
| 7202.30.00.60 | Containing by weight not more than 0.10 percent of carbon[kg, Mn kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7202.30.00.90 | Other[kg, Mn kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Ferrochromium: | |||||
| 7202.41.00.00 | Containing by weight more than 4 percent of carbon[kg, Cr kg] | 1.9% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 7.5% | Estimate → |
| 7202.49 | Other: | ||||
| 7202.49.10.00 | Containing by weight more than 3 percent of carbon[kg, Cr kg] | 1.9% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 7.5% | Estimate → |
| 7202.49.50 | Other | 3.1% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | |
| 7202.49.50.10 | Containing by weight more than 0.5 percent of carbon[kg, Cr kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7202.49.50.90 | Other[kg, Cr kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7202.50.00.00 | Ferrosilicon chromium[kg, Cr kg] | 10% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7202.60.00.00 | Ferronickel[kg, Ni kg] | Free | 6.6¢/kg | Estimate → | |
| 7202.70.00.00 | Ferromolybdenum[kg, Mo kg] | 4.5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 31.5% | Estimate → |
| 7202.80.00.00 | Ferrotungsten and ferrosilicon tungsten[kg, W kg] | 5.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 7202.91.00.00 | Ferrotitanium and ferrosilicon titanium[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7202.92.00.00 | Ferrovanadium[kg, V kg] | 4.2% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7202.93 | Ferroniobium: | ||||
| 7202.93.40.00 | Containing by weight less than 0.02 percent of phosphorus or sulfur or less than 0.4 percent of silicon[kg] | 5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7202.93.80.00 | Other[kg] | 5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7202.99 | Other: | ||||
| 7202.99.10.00 | Ferrozirconium[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7202.99.20.00 | Calcium silicon[kg] | 5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7202.99.80 | Other | 5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| 7202.99.80.20 | Ferrophosphorus[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7202.99.80.40 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
32 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 7202.11.10.00 at the general rate of 1.4%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (1.4%) | $140.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $187.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 7202?
Heading 7202 has 24 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 5% (4 lines), 1.9% (3 lines), 1.4% (2 lines), 1.5% (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 7202?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 7202?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.