Ferro-alloys

HS v2022 Code: 7202

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	02	n/a

Code	7202
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Ferro-alloys

Child Codes: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon; Ferro-alloys; ferro-niobium; Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202; Ferro-alloys; ferro-nickel; Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese; Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon; Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon; Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten; Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon; Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium; Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium; Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon; Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum; Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon; Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms; Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel; Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel; Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)

About ferro-alloys

HS code 7202 covers a diverse range of ferro-alloys, which are essential materials in the production of various types of steel and other metal alloys. Ferro-alloys play a crucial role in the global metals and manufacturing industries, as they are used to enhance the properties of base metals, such as strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance. These specialized alloys are produced and traded globally, making them an important component of international trade and the broader economy.

Production process

The production of ferro-alloys typically involves the smelting of iron ore, carbon, and other key ingredients in electric arc furnaces or blast furnaces. The specific production techniques can vary depending on the type of ferro-alloy being produced, but the general process involves the careful control of temperature, pressure, and the addition of various elements to achieve the desired chemical composition and physical properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ferro-alloys include iron ore, carbon sources (such as coal, coke, or charcoal), and various other alloying elements, such as chromium, manganese, silicon, or vanadium. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as electric arc furnaces or blast furnaces, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the efficient and high-quality production of these materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the ferro-alloys industry are the various types of ferro-alloys, which are then consumed by other industries, such as 7207 Steel, 7208 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, and 7224 Other alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms. These ferro-alloys are used to enhance the properties of the base metals, making them more suitable for a wide range of applications, including construction, transportation, and industrial machinery.

Family tree for ferro-alloys

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7203'>7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7204'>7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7205'>7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7206'>7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7207'>7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7208'>7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7209'>7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7211'>7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7214'>7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7228'>7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7229'>7229: Wire of other alloy steel</a>"]

    B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720211'>720211: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720219'>720219: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720221'>720221: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720229'>720229: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720230'>720230: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720241'>720241: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720249'>720249: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720250'>720250: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720260'>720260: Ferro-alloys; ferro-nickel</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720270'>720270: Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720280'>720280: Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720291'>720291: Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720292'>720292: Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720293'>720293: Ferro-alloys; ferro-niobium</a>"]
B --> BS["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720299'>720299: Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202</a>"]


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