Nickel Sulfate Hexahydrate

Nickel sulfate hexahydrate (NiSO4·6H2O) is a bright green crystalline compound used primarily in electroplating and as a nickel source in chemical synthesis. It falls under HTS 2833.24.00.00 as a sulfate of nickel, classified among other metal sulfates in Chapter 28 for chemically defined inorganic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+25.0%28.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%3.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%3.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%3.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%3.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.2%

If blended with organic stabilizers or additives exceeding 10%

Impure mixtures or preparations not chemically defined fall under Chapter 38 as chemical products.

2842.90.90Higher: 38.3% vs 28.2%

If sold as a complex salt with other metals like cobalt

Double or complex salts of metals are classified in 2842 per Chapter 28 notes, not simple sulfates.

3102.60.00.00Lower: 25% vs 28.2%

If formulated as a fertilizer mixture with nitrogen/phosphorus

Fertilizer preparations containing nickel sulfates are excluded from Chapter 28 by note 3 to Chapter 31.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity and hydrate form via Certificate of Analysis to confirm classification under 2833.24.00.00 and avoid reclassification as mixtures

Include SDS and end-use declarations, especially for battery or catalyst applications, to comply with REACH-like regulations and TSCA

Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as ferrous sulfate, which shifts to 2833.21; ensure nickel content >50%