Saprolite Nickel Ore from China
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.
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
• Provide laboratory assays for nickel, iron, and moisture to meet CBP valuation and statistical note requirements
• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like Indonesia
• Use proper bulk shipping documentation to handle high-volume ore shipments safely