Nickel Laterite Ore
Nickel laterite ore is a type of oxidized nickel ore primarily sourced from tropical regions, containing nickel in association with iron, magnesium, and silica. It falls under HTS 2604.00.00 as it is a nickel ore used mainly for nickel extraction through pyrometallurgical or hydrometallurgical processes. This classification covers unprocessed or concentrated forms without significant beneficiation beyond crushing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing cobalt in significant quantities
Ores where cobalt is the principal metal shift to Chapter 26 heading for cobalt ores.
If roasted or calcined into oxide form
Roasted nickel ores become nickel oxide sinters, classified separately under 2617.
If ferro-nickel produced by smelting
Processed into ferro-nickel alloys, moving to Chapter 72 for iron or steel products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain precise chemical assays certifying nickel content to comply with statistical reporting requirements and avoid misclassification
• Ensure documentation includes origin certificates, as many nickel ores come from countries like Indonesia or the Philippines subject to specific trade agreements
• Verify particle size and moisture content declarations to prevent disputes over concentrates vs. raw ore
Related Products under HTS 2604.00.00
Saprolite Nickel Ore
Saprolite nickel ore is a limonite-type laterite ore rich in magnesium silicates and nickel, typically mined in open pits in New Caledonia or Australia. Classified under HTS 2604.00.00 as a nickel-bearing ore and concentrate for recovery of nickel metal. It remains in raw or crudely concentrated form prior to smelting.
Garnierite Nickel Ore
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.
Nickeliferous Pyrrhotite Concentrate
Nickeliferous pyrrhotite concentrate is a sulfide ore concentrate derived from magmatic deposits, containing nickel sulfides alongside iron. HTS 2604.00.00 covers this as nickel ore and concentrate for flotation and smelting recovery. Common from deposits like those in Sudbury, Canada.
Pentlandite Nickel Ore
Pentlandite is the principal nickel sulfide mineral ore, often intergrown with pyrrhotite in nickel-copper deposits. Classified under HTS 2604.00.00 as nickel ore and concentrates before milling and flotation. Key source for high-grade nickel concentrates.