Limonite Nickel Ore from Japan
Limonite layer of laterite profiles consisting of iron oxides with adsorbed nickel, typically higher grade at 1.5-2.5% Ni. Falls under HTS 2604.00.0040 with nickel content reported by assay without deductions. Used in high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Account for high moisture (30-40%) in limonite; use dry weight basis for accurate nickel content
• Comply with EPA import notifications if ore contains hazardous impurities above thresholds
• Differentiate from tailings; only unprocessed ore qualifies for this HTS