HS 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
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 72 Iron and steel
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 72
Chapter 72 Iron and steel
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 7203 covers
Pig iron, ferro-alloys, flat/long products and semi-finished iron and steel.
Classification notes
Composition (alloy vs non-alloy) and form (flat vs bar) drive classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 7203
What is HS 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 is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 72 (Iron and steel). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 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 covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 7203 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 7203 products?
Composition (alloy vs non-alloy) and form (flat vs bar) drive classification.