Saprolite Nickel Ore from Mexico
Saprolite is the lower-grade, clay-rich layer of nickel laterite deposits containing hydrous magnesium-nickel silicates. It falls under HTS 2604.00.0040 for nickel ores with statistical reporting of nickel content by assay. Primarily imported for smelting into ferronickel alloys.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Include detailed moisture content analysis as it affects net weight and nickel content calculations for duties
• Ensure proper sampling protocols per international standards to validate nickel assay for U.S
• Customs
• Be aware of anti-dumping duties on Indonesian saprolite ore; confirm HTS applicability with trade counsel