Nickel(II) Sulfate USP Grade
USP-grade nickel(II) sulfate is a chemically defined nickel sulfate meeting pharmaceutical standards for trace element supplements and lab standards. It is a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, classifiable under tariff item 2833.24.00, provided it is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale (Chapter 30 Note 2).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sulfate is of a metal other than nickel
Other metal sulfates are classified under this item.
If put up in measured doses or for retail sale for medicinal use
Chapter 28 Note 2 excludes such goods from Chapter 28.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not packaged for retail sale as a medicament, which would shift classification to Chapter 30
• Provide the USP certificate of analysis
• Check if the product requires a Drug Establishment Licence if used in pharmaceuticals
Related Products under Tariff item 2833.24.00
Anhydrous Nickel Sulfate
Anhydrous nickel sulfate (NiSO4) is a yellow-brown powder used in high-temperature applications such as glass coloring and catalyst production. It is a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, meeting the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It falls under tariff item 2833.24.00 as a sulfate of nickel.
Electrowinning Grade Nickel Sulfate
Electrowinning grade nickel sulfate is a high-purity form of nickel sulfate used in the electrowinning process to recover nickel metal from ores. It is a chemically defined nickel sulfate compound, classifiable under tariff item 2833.24.00 as a sulfate of nickel.
Nickel Ammonium Sulfate
Nickel ammonium sulfate is a double salt of nickel and ammonium sulfate, used in analytical chemistry and electroplating. Under Chapter 28 Note 5, double salts are classified in heading 28.42, not 28.33. Therefore, it does not fall under tariff item 2833.24.00.
Nickel Sulfate Crystals EP Grade
Nickel sulfate crystals EP grade are high-purity nickel sulfate crystals for calibration standards and research. As a chemically defined nickel sulfate, it meets Chapter 28 Note 1(a) and is classifiable under tariff item 2833.24.00.
Nickel Sulfate for Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes
Battery-grade nickel sulfate hexahydrate (NiSO4·6H2O) is a high-purity precursor for NMC cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. It is a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It falls under tariff item 2833.24.00 as a sulfate of nickel.
Nickel Sulfate Hexahydrate
Nickel sulfate hexahydrate (NiSO4·6H2O) is a bright green crystalline compound used in electroplating and chemical synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined compound of nickel, meeting Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It falls under tariff item 2833.24.00 as a sulfate of nickel.