HS code 720221 tariff rate

HS 720221

Containing by weight more than 55 percent of silicon:

Current US base rate (structured schedule)

1.1%

Rates vary by line: 1.1%, 1.5%, 1.9%, 5.8%

Effective date

No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.

Duty stack summary

• Base rate (MFN): varies by line (1.1%, 1.5%, 1.9%, 5.8%).
• Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
• Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.

Summary

HS 720221 covers containing by weight more than 55 percent of silicon:. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 1.1% on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.

What this rate means for an importer

No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.

The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.

Tariff lines in this category

Showing 5 of 5 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.

Line	Base rate	Goods
7202.21	See schedule	Containing by weight more than 55 percent of silicon:
7202.21.10.00	1.1%	Containing by weight more than 3 percent of calcium
7202.21.50.00	1.5%	Other
7202.21.75.00	1.9%	Containing by weight more than 80 percent but not more than 90 percent of silicon
7202.21.90.00	5.8%	Containing by weight more than 90 percent of silicon

More in HS chapter 72 (Iron and steel)

All 104 codes in chapter 72

Nearby codes: 720120 720150 720211 720219 720229 720230 720241

Nearby chapters: Chapter 71 - Chapter 73

HS 720221 questions

What is the US base rate for HS 720221?

No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: 1.1%, 1.5%, 1.9%, 5.8%, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.

Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 720221?

No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.

Where does this rate come from?

The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.

How do I get an alert if the rate for HS 720221 changes?

Tariff Wire Pro watches this category every day and sends one plain-English alert when a change touches it, with the official source linked. That monitoring is part of the paid plan.