2604.00.00/Nickel Laterite Ore/Mexico

Nickel Laterite Ore from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• 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

Nickel Laterite Ore from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2604.00.00