Pure Nickel Plate for Alkali Cells
Hot-rolled, not cold-formed, pure nickel plates used as current collectors in alkaline battery cells. The plates are classified under tariff item 7506.10.90 as nickel, not alloyed, other than worked foil.
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 plates are shaped or designed as identifiable parts of electric accumulators
Parts of batteries are classified in Chapter 85, not as base metal articles.
If the plates are further worked into articles with a specific function
Articles of nickel, other than those covered by more specific headings, fall under this item.
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 plates are not perforated or patterned in a way that gives them the character of articles of another heading
• If the plates are cut to specific shapes for battery assembly, they may be classified as parts of batteries under Chapter 85
• Keep the nickel content documentation to confirm the 'not alloyed' status
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