7201.50.60.00 - Spiegeleisen

This HTS category, 7201.50.60.00, specifically covers "Spiegeleisen" in its primary forms, such as pigs, blocks, or ingots. Spiegeleisen is a type of pig iron characterized by its high manganese content, typically between 5% and 30%, and also contains significant amounts of carbon. Its primary function is as a ferroalloy used in the production of steel, particularly for deoxidizing and alloying purposes, contributing to the strength and hardness of the final steel product.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 7201.50.30.00, which covers "Alloy pig iron." While both are pig irons with added alloying elements, spiegeleisen is specifically defined by its characteristic high manganese content, distinguishing it from other alloy pig irons which may contain different combinations or proportions of alloying elements. The key differentiator lies in the specific manganese concentration range that defines spiegeleisen.

As 7201.50.60.00 is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this category. Therefore, the classification ends with the identification of spiegeleisen itself. Classification at this level relies on the chemical composition of the material, particularly the percentage of manganese and carbon, to ensure accurate distinction from other forms of pig iron and ferroalloys under Chapter 72.