Product classification
HS code for Ferrotitanium: 7202.91
Ferro-alloys, ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium.
Classification of ferrotitanium under HS 7202.91
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.
- Covers
- Ferrotitanium in lumps or crushed form
- Ferro-silico-titanium alloys
- Titanium-iron master alloys used for deoxidation
- Low-carbon ferrotitanium
- High-carbon ferrotitanium
- Also under 7202.91
- AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group's ferro-titanium
- VSMPO-AVISMA's ferro-titanium
- OSAKA Titanium technologies' ferro-titanium
- TIMET's ferro-titanium
Codes often confused with 7202.91
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 720291 (the code used for ferrotitanium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 720291 (the code used for ferrotitanium) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 720291, not only ferrotitanium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$35M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 United Kingdom $29M 14% of world exports
- 3 Estonia $26M 12% of world exports
World total: $214M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $24M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $19M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $19M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $223M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 ferrotitanium
Brazil classifies ferrotitanium under NCM 7202.91.00: HS 7202.91 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 ferrotitanium
What is the HS code for Ferrotitanium?
The HS code for Ferrotitanium is 720291 (Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium). The specific HS code for ferrotitanium and ferro-silico-titanium is 7202.91.
How do I classify Ferrotitanium for customs?
Ferrotitanium is classified under HS code 720291 — Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of ferrotitanium (HS 720291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 720291 (the code used for ferrotitanium) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $35M, 16% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($29M) and Estonia ($26M). World exports came to about $214M, 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 ferrotitanium (HS 720291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 720291 (the code used for ferrotitanium) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($24M, 11% of world imports), China ($19M) and Japan ($19M). World imports came to about $223M, 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 Ferrotitanium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 720291 for Ferrotitanium 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 ferrotitanium in Brazil?
In Brazil, ferrotitanium (HS 720291) is classified under NCM 7202.91.00.