HS Code for Ferrovanadium

Ferrovanadium is classified under HS code 7202.92 according to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. This classification is situated within Chapter 72, which encompasses iron and steel, and specifically under Heading 7202, which covers ferro-alloys. According to the Legal Notes to Chapter 72, ferro-alloys are alloys in primary forms, such as pigs, blocks, or lumps, that are not usefully malleable and are commonly used as additives in the manufacture of other steels. Ferrovanadium is a critical ferro-alloy composed of iron and vanadium, typically with a vanadium content ranging from 35% to 80%. It is primarily utilized in the steel industry to increase the strength, hardness, and high-temperature resistance of steel alloys. The classification under 7202.92 is specific to the vanadium content being the primary alloying element after iron. This code is essential for customs authorities to monitor the trade of strategic metals used in aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. The material must be in a primary form and intended for metallurgical use to qualify under this heading.

Products Included

• Ferrovanadium in lumps or pigs
• Crushed ferrovanadium for ladle additions
• Ferrovanadium powder used in metallurgy
• Standard grade ferrovanadium (80% V)
• Nitrogen-bearing ferrovanadium alloys

Common Misclassification

Ferrovanadium is often confused with pure vanadium or vanadium oxides. Pure vanadium in unwrought form is classified under 8112.92, while vanadium oxides and hydroxides fall under 2825.30. Additionally, if the alloy contains more than 10% by weight of copper, it might be misclassified under Chapter 74, though ferro-alloys are generally excluded from that chapter if they meet the iron-content criteria of Chapter 72.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Ferrovanadium?

The specific HS code for ferrovanadium is 7202.92, which falls under the ferro-alloys heading.

Is ferrovanadium classified the same as vanadium metal?

No, vanadium metal is classified under 8112.92, whereas ferrovanadium is an iron-based alloy classified under 7202.92.