7205.29.00.00 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $2.21/t |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 7205.29.00.00, covers powders derived from pig iron, spiegeleisen, or iron and steel that are not categorized as alloy steel powders. These powders are typically the result of atomization, grinding, or other mechanical processes applied to ferrous materials. Their applications can be diverse, including use in metallurgy, welding consumables, powder metallurgy for component manufacturing, and as pigments or additives in various industrial processes.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7205.21.00.00, is crucial. While both deal with iron and steel powders, 7205.21.00.00 specifically enumerates powders made from alloy steel. Therefore, the powders classified under 7205.29.00.00 are those composed primarily of carbon steel or other non-alloyed ferrous metals, lacking the significant additions of other elements that would qualify them as alloy steel.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is definitive for non-alloy steel powders. Practical considerations for classification under this heading would include analyzing the chemical composition of the powder to confirm it does not meet the criteria for alloy steel and verifying its origin from pig iron, spiegeleisen, or other iron or steel forms.