Garnierite Nickel Ore from China
Garnierite is a green serpentine mineral ore containing nickel silicate, a primary source of nickel concentrates worldwide. It is classified under HTS 2604.00.00 for nickel ores and concentrates intended for smelting or leaching. The ore is typically beneficiated by flotation to produce 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
• Submit detailed mineralogical reports to distinguish from other silicate ores and ensure correct HTS classification
• Comply with environmental regulations for ore dust control during import handling
• Monitor for updates on critical minerals lists affecting nickel ore trade