7202.29.00.50Ferrosilicon
Also written 7202290050 and 7202.29.0050
HTS Code 7202.29.00.50 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalIron and steelFerroalloys:Ferrosilicon:OtherOther in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 7202.29.00.50 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 7202.29.00.50
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026
- Total duty
- 37.5%
- $3,750.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 37.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,797.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 7202.29.00.50
Set at 7202.29.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 4.4¢/kg on silicon content
- Units of Quantity
- kg, Si kg
- China37.5%
- Mexico10%
- Canada10%
- Vietnam12.5%
- Germany10%
AD/CVD Cases
Antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations whose scope lists 7202.29.00.50 or a related code. They apply only to goods from the countries named, and only if the product fits the scope's description.
- FerrosiliconFrom Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and 1 moreScope in the Federal Register
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7202.29.00.50 From
In 2025 the US imported $15M of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50), down 4% on 2024, mostly from Canada (86%), Slovakia (5%) and Norway (2%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13M | 86% | 9% | 10%0% with USMCA |
| Slovakia | $782K | 5% | 24% | 10% |
| Norway | $277K | 2% | New | 12.5% |
| China | $246K | 2% | 20% | 37.5% |
| Thailand | $176K | 1% | 238% | 12.5% |
| France | $139K | 1% | New | 10% |
| Mexico | $137K | 1% | 389% | 10%0% with USMCA |
| India | $114K | 1% | 3% | 10% |
| Germany | $83K | 1% | 34% | 10% |
| Italy | $77K | 1% | New | 10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 7202.29.00.50 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 37.5% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 10%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | Free |
| 10%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Germany | Free |
| 10% |
| Japan | Free |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 10% |
| India | Free |
| 10% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 10% |
| Italy | Free |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 12.5% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 10% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 10% |
| France | Free |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 10% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 10% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 7202.29.00.50 cover?
HTS code 7202.29.00.50 covers ferrosilicon (Other), classified under Chapter 72 (Iron and steel) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7202.29.00.50?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7202.29.00.50 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 4.4¢/kg on silicon content. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from China?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Mexico?
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of ferrosilicon (HTS 7202.29.00.50) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 7202.29.00.50 from?
In 2025 the US imported $15M of ferrosilicon under HTS 7202.29.00.50, mostly from Canada (86%), Slovakia (5%) and Norway (2%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7202.29.00.50?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7202.29.00.50 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.
Do antidumping or countervailing duties apply to HTS 7202.29.00.50?
They may. Antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases whose scope lists HTS 7202.29.00.50 or a related code cover ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Russia. A case applies only to goods from the countries it names that fit the scope's written description, and its duty is on top of the regular duty. With a free HTS Hero account, the duty calculator checks the cases and new petitions that may cover your import and shows the deposit rates Commerce set and the companies named.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 7202.29.00.50, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 72, with its notes (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 17 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 7202.29.00.50
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country