Saprolite Nickel Ore from China
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.
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
• Use independent lab assays for precise metal content declaration to align with HTS statistical notes
• Segregate shipments by ore type (saprolite vs limonite) to maintain accurate HTS classification
• Prepare for potential sampling by customs to verify declared metal contents on arrival