Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon

HS v2017 Code: 720249

About ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon

HS code 720249 covers ferro-chromium, a crucial ferro-alloy used in the production of stainless steel and other high-performance alloys. As a key input for the steel industry, ferro-chromium plays a vital role in the global manufacturing supply chain, contributing to the development of a wide range of products essential for modern life, from automobiles and construction materials to household appliances and medical equipment.

Production process

Ferro-chromium is primarily produced through the smelting of chromite ore in an electric arc furnace. The ore is combined with a reducing agent, such as coal or coke, and heated to extremely high temperatures to extract the chromium content. The molten ferro-chromium is then cast into ingots or crushed into smaller pieces for further processing and distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ferro-chromium under HS code 720249 include chromite ore, a source of carbon (such as coal or coke), and electricity to power the electric arc furnaces. Additionally, specialized equipment like furnaces, casting molds, and crushing machinery are essential for the various stages of the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 720249 is ferro-chromium containing 4% or less of carbon by weight. This material is then consumed by 720221 Ferro-chromium and 720229 Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon producers, as well as the broader 7202 Ferro-alloys industry, which supplies critical inputs to the 7218 Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel and 7219 Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more sectors.

Revisions to 720249

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 720249. The most recent 1 version of this code (720249) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 720249 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720249'>720249: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720211'>720211: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720219'>720219: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720221'>720221: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720229'>720229: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720230'>720230: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720241'>720241: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720250'>720250: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720260'>720260: Ferro-alloys; ferro-nickel</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720270'>720270: Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720280'>720280: Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720291'>720291: Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720292'>720292: Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720293'>720293: Ferro-alloys; ferro-niobium</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720299'>720299: Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202</a>"]

    

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