7202.49.50 - Other

This HTS category, 7202.49.50, specifically addresses "Other" ferrochromium that does not fall into the preceding sibling category. Ferrochromium itself is an alloy of iron and chromium, primarily used as a deoxidizer and alloying element in the production of stainless steel and other steel alloys. This particular subcategory is defined by its carbon content and acts as a residual grouping for ferrochromium with specific carbon ranges that are not otherwise enumerated.

The crucial distinction between this category and its sibling, 7202.49.10.00, lies in the percentage of carbon by weight. While the sibling category covers ferrochromium containing *more than 3 percent* of carbon, this category, 7202.49.50, encompasses ferrochromium with different carbon content profiles, primarily those falling below or within specific carbon thresholds not captured by the sibling. This segmentation is vital for accurate duty assessment and trade statistics.

Within this category, two subcategories further refine the classification based on carbon content. 7202.49.50.10 is designated for ferrochromium containing *more than 0.5 percent* of carbon, but not exceeding the threshold for the sibling category. The final subcategory, 7202.49.50.90, serves as a residual for any remaining ferrochromium that does not meet the criteria for the more specific subcategories, effectively capturing the lowest carbon content ferrochromium.