Nickel-Rich Smelter Slag from Japan
Residue from nickel smelting processes containing over 10% nickel by weight, used in industry for metal recovery. Classified under HTS 2620.99.30.00 as slag not from iron or steel production with high nickel content. Excludes municipal waste ash per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify nickel content via assay report (no deductions) to confirm >10% threshold per statistical notes
• Provide documentation proving industrial use for metal extraction, not municipal waste incineration
• Avoid misclassification as steel slag (Chapter 26 heading 2618); obtain origin certificates