Analysis
HTS 7202.99.20 covers other: calcium silicon under heading 7202 (ferroalloys).
The general duty rate is 5% of the customs value, which is among the highest the rates in chapter 72 (98th percentile of 262 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $500 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
Within this group the rate runs from 4.2% to 5%. Compared with 7202.99.10 (other: ferrozirconium), which pays 4.2%, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 0.8 percentage points.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%, 5.0 times the general rate.
The other lines in the same group are 7202.99.10 (other: ferrozirconium, 4.2%) and 7202.99.80 (other: other, 5%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7202.99.10 | Other: ferrozirconium | 4.2% |
| 7202.99.80 | Other: other | 5% |