Garnierite Nickel Ore from China
Garnierite is a hydrous nickel magnesium silicate mineral ore, primary source of nickel in laterite deposits with associated metals like magnesium and iron. Classified under HTS 2604.00.0080 for nickel ores containing other metals, excluding pure nickel concentrates.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide geological assay reports specifying nickel and other metal percentages to match statistical note requirements
• Classify based on predominant metal value; misclassifying as iron ore can lead to incorrect duties
• Check for export restrictions from source countries on nickel ores to prevent shipment delays