Steel mills, foundries and magnesium producers use ferro-silicon as a reducing agent and alloying addition.
HSN code 72022100 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Ferro-silicon containing more than 55 percent silicon by weight, used to deoxidise steel and produce silicon steel and ferroalloys.
Ferro-silicon can release hydrogen and phosphine gas in contact with moisture, so ship dry with appropriate cargo declarations and ventilation.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 7202)
- 7202, the following rule should be observed: A ferro-alloy is considered as binary and classified under the relevant sub-heading (if it exists) if only one of the alloy elements exceeds the minimum percentage laid down in Chapter Note 1(c); by analogy, it is considered respectively as ternary or quaternFree
- 72021100by weight more than 2 percent of carbonFree
- 72021900Ferro-manganese : -- OtherFree
- 72022900Ferro-silicon : -- OtherFree
- 72023000Ferro-silico-manganeseFree
- 72024100by weight more than 4 percent of carbonFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 72022100 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
Ferro-silicon above 55 percent silicon is classified in this sub-code.
HSN 72022100 falls under Chapter 72 and Heading 7202 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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