Limonite Nickel Ore
Limonite nickel ore, the iron-rich upper layer of laterite deposits, contains nickel oxide with high iron and minor cobalt. Under HTS 2604.00.0080 for nickel ores with other metal content, distinct from pure concentrates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If iron content >50% and particles mostly under 4.75mm
Per statistical note, coarse iron ores classify in 2601.11.0060 if iron predominates.
If containing slag or residues from prior processing
Processed slag/ores with metals shift to heading 2620 limits, but 2617 for other ores.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact moisture content alongside metal assays, as it affects net weight and duty calculation
• Avoid blending ore types in containers to prevent reclassification disputes
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Nickel Laterite Ore
Nickel laterite ore is a type of nickel-bearing ore extracted from weathered ultramafic rocks, containing nickel along with iron, cobalt, and other metals. It falls under HTS 2604.00.0080 as a nickel ore and concentrate with other metal content beyond pure nickel, typically reported by assay quantity without deductions per statistical notes.
Garnierite Nickel Ore
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.
Saprolite Nickel Ore
Saprolite nickel ore from the lower laterite profile, richer in nickel and magnesium with lower iron compared to limonite types. It qualifies for HTS 2604.00.0080 due to its mixed metal content in nickel ore form, reported by undeducted assay quantities.
Nickeliferous Pyrrhotite Ore
Nickeliferous pyrrhotite ore is sulfide ore containing nickel associated with iron sulfides, often from magmatic deposits. HTS 2604.00.0080 covers this as nickel ore with other (iron) metal content per chapter definitions.
Pentlandite-Bearing Nickel Ore
Ore containing pentlandite, the chief nickel iron sulfide mineral, with associated copper and iron. Falls under HTS 2604.00.0080 for nickel ores featuring other metals, reported via assay without deductions.
Norilsk-Style Nickel-Copper Ore
Massive sulfide ore from deposits like Norilsk, rich in nickel, copper, and platinum group metals. Classified in HTS 2604.00.0080 as nickel ore with significant other metal content.