Alloy 20 Nickel Strip
Alloy 20 (UNS N08020) nickel-iron-chromium strip, hot-rolled and not cold-formed, in wide format. This product is a nickel alloy under Section XV Note 5, as nickel predominates by weight. It is classified under tariff item 7506.20.90 as 'other' nickel alloy plates, sheets, strip and foil, since it does not meet the specific foil thickness or nickel content criteria of subheading 7506.20.10.
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 strip is foil with a thickness not exceeding 0.15 mm and contains less than 60% nickel by weight
Subheading 7506.20.10 covers specific nickel alloy foil, which may apply if the product's thickness and nickel content meet those criteria.
If the product is actually not alloyed nickel, not an alloy
If the nickel content is at least 99% and other elements are within limits, it would be classified as nickel, not alloyed, under subheading 7506.10.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product's nickel content and dimensions are documented, as classification depends on alloy composition and thickness
• Verify whether the strip is 'unworked' or 'worked' to determine if subheading 7506.20.10 applies instead
• Have a mill certificate or assay available for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 7506.20.90
Carpenter 20Cb-3 Strip
Carpenter 20Cb-3 strip, a nickel-based alloy with approximately 35% nickel, hot-rolled and not cold-formed, used in chemical pumps. As a nickel alloy where nickel predominates by weight, it falls under Chapter 75. It is classified under 7506.20.90 as 'other' nickel alloy strip, not meeting the foil thickness or nickel content thresholds of subheading 7506.20.10.
Hastelloy C-276 Nickel Alloy Foil
Hastelloy C-276 nickel alloy foil, ultra-thin (under 0.15 mm), hot-rolled and not cold-formed, for chemical processing gaskets and linings. This nickel alloy foil does not meet the specific criteria of subheading 7506.20.10 (which requires less than 60% nickel for unworked foil), as Hastelloy C-276 has a higher nickel content. Therefore, it is classified under 7506.20.90 as 'other' nickel alloy foil.
Incoloy 825 Nickel Alloy Sheet
Incoloy 825 nickel-iron-chromium alloy sheet, hot-rolled and not cold-formed, for sour gas service in oil and gas applications. As a nickel alloy where nickel predominates by weight, it is classified under Chapter 75. It falls under 7506.20.90 as 'other' nickel alloy sheet, as it does not meet the foil thickness criteria of subheading 7506.20.10.
Inconel 625 Nickel Alloy Sheet
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Monel 400 Nickel Alloy Plate
Monel 400 nickel-copper alloy plates, hot-rolled for marine and oil & gas applications due to seawater resistance. As a nickel alloy where nickel predominates by weight (typically 63% nickel), it is classified under Chapter 75. It falls under 7506.20.90 as 'other' nickel alloy plates, as it does not meet the foil thickness criteria of subheading 7506.20.10.
Nickel 200 Alloy Plate
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