HS Code for Ferrotitanium

Ferrotitanium is classified under HS code 7202.91. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel. Heading 7202 is dedicated to ferro-alloys. According to Note 1(c) to Chapter 72, ferro-alloys are alloys in pigs, blocks, lumps, or similar primary forms, of a kind commonly used as an additive in the manufacture of other steels or as deoxidants, desulphurizers, or for similar uses in ferrous metallurgy. Ferrotitanium specifically consists of iron and titanium, typically containing between 10% and 75% titanium. It is produced by induction melting or aluminothermic reduction. Because it is a master alloy used in the steelmaking process rather than a finished article of titanium, it must be classified within the ferro-alloy category. Subheading 7202.91 is the specific provision for ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium, distinguishing it from other ferro-alloys like ferro-manganese or ferro-chrome. The classification remains consistent regardless of the specific titanium percentage, provided the material meets the technical definition of a ferro-alloy as defined in the legal notes of the Harmonized System.

Products Included

• Ferrotitanium in lumps or crushed form
• Ferro-silico-titanium alloys
• Titanium-iron master alloys used for deoxidation
• Low-carbon ferrotitanium
• High-carbon ferrotitanium

Common Misclassification

A frequent error is classifying ferrotitanium under HS code 8108, which covers titanium and articles thereof. However, 8108 is reserved for titanium in its unwrought form or as finished goods, whereas 7202.91 is specifically for ferro-alloys used in steelmaking. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 7202.99, which is a residual category for other ferro-alloys; since ferrotitanium has its own specific subheading (7202.91), the residual code should not be used.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Ferrotitanium?

The specific HS code for ferrotitanium and ferro-silico-titanium is 7202.91.

What is the primary use of ferrotitanium in industry?

It is primarily used in steelmaking as a cleansing agent for sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen, and to improve the grain structure of the final steel product.