Norilsk Nickel Ore Concentrate from China
Sulfide nickel-copper ore from Russian deposits, containing pentlandite and other nickel sulfides, processed to concentrate form but still classified as ore. HTS 2604.00.0040 captures nickel content statistically. Key for sulfide nickel production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Russian nickel ores subject to Section 232 national security tariffs; confirm exclusions
• Provide sulfur content analysis due to environmental import restrictions
• Ensure concentrate grade doesn't exceed beneficiation thresholds shifting to unwrought metal