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HS HEADING 7203

Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

HEADING

7203

CHAPTER

72Iron and steel

In plain English

This category includes iron products made by directly reducing iron ore, as well as spongy ferrous materials and very pure iron in lump or pellet shapes. One group covers the products obtained through the direct reduction of iron ore. The other group encompasses the remaining spongy ferrous products and the high-purity iron items.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7203.10

Ferrous products; obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

7203.90

Ferrous products; spongy ferrous products and iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

Chapter 72 classification notes

Chapter 72 covers significant Section 232 (US) tariff items; trade in raw steel attracts safeguard duties in many destinations.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Stainless vs. carbon steel — chemistry-based; alloy content determines heading.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 72

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