Product classification

HS code for Ferrosilicochromium: 7202.50

Ferro-alloys, ferro-silico-chromium.

Classification of ferrosilicochromium under HS 7202.50

Ferrosilicochromium is classified under HS code 7202.50. This classification is part of the international Harmonized System (HS) for the categorization of ferro-alloys. According to Chapter 72, Note 1(c), ferro-alloys are alloys in primary forms, such as lumps or pigs, used as additives in the manufacture of other steels or as deoxidants. Ferrosilicochromium is a ternary alloy consisting of iron, silicon, and chromium. It is typically produced by the reduction of chrome ore and silica in an electric submerged arc furnace. This alloy is a critical intermediate material in the production of stainless steel, particularly when using the Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) process. The silicon in the alloy acts as a reducing agent to recover chromium from the slag back into the metal melt, while the chromium content provides the necessary corrosion resistance to the steel. The specific subheading 7202.50 is reserved for this alloy to distinguish it from binary ferro-alloys like ferro-chromium or ferro-silicon. For correct classification, the alloy must contain more than 8% silicon and more than 10% chromium by weight, following the general thresholds for ferro-alloys defined in the Chapter 72 notes. If the silicon content is negligible, the product would likely revert to a ferro-chromium classification under 7202.41 or 7202.49.

Covers
  • Ferro-silico-chromium lumps
  • Low carbon ferrosilicochromium
  • Ferrosilicochromium fines and powders
  • Ternary Fe-Si-Cr alloys for metallurgy
Also under 7202.50
  • Outokumpu (uses)
  • Acerinox (uses)
  • ThyssenKrupp (uses)
  • Tata Steel (uses)

Codes often confused with 7202.50

Common mistake. Ferrosilicochromium is often confused with Ferrochromium (HS codes 7202.41 and 7202.49). The primary difference is the silicon content; 7202.50 must contain a significant, intentional amount of silicon (typically over 8%). It may also be confused with Ferrosilicon (HS codes 7202.21 and 7202.29) if the chromium content is overlooked. Accurate chemical analysis is required to distinguish between these codes.

7202.41Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon7202.49Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon7202.21Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon7202.29Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon

Top exporters and importers of HS 720250 (the code used for ferrosilicochromium), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 720250 (the code used for ferrosilicochromium) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 720250, not only ferrosilicochromium.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $49M
  2. 2 Kazakhstan $36M
  3. 3 Poland $18M

World total: $122M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $39M
  2. 2 India $35M
  3. 3 United States $13M

World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for ferrosilicochromium

Brazil classifies ferrosilicochromium under NCM 7202.50.00: HS 7202.50 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.

Questions about ferrosilicochromium

What is the HS code for Ferrosilicochromium?

The HS code for Ferrosilicochromium is 720250 (Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium). The HS code for Ferrosilicochromium is 7202.50, categorized under the ferro-alloys heading.

How do I classify Ferrosilicochromium for customs?

Ferrosilicochromium is classified under HS code 720250 — Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Why is silicon added to this chromium alloy?

Silicon is added to act as a reducing agent during the steel refining process, helping to minimize chromium loss in the slag and lowering the overall carbon content of the final steel.

Which countries are the top exporters of ferrosilicochromium (HS 720250)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 720250 (the code used for ferrosilicochromium) in UN Comtrade data were China ($49M, 40% of world exports), Kazakhstan ($36M) and Poland ($18M). World exports came to about $122M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of ferrosilicochromium (HS 720250)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 720250 (the code used for ferrosilicochromium) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($39M, 31% of world imports), India ($35M) and the United States ($13M). World imports came to about $126M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Ferrosilicochromium the same in all countries?

The base HS code 720250 for Ferrosilicochromium is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for ferrosilicochromium in Brazil?

In Brazil, ferrosilicochromium (HS 720250) is classified under NCM 7202.50.00.