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Nickel Gluconate Electroless Plating Grade from Japan

Nickel gluconate for electroless nickel plating baths, classified as other gluconic acid salts under HTS 2918.16.50.90 per Chapter 29 organic compound rules. Industrial metal finishing application.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Plating bath stability data required for chemical substance inventory

Nickel concentration (12-14%) and sulfate-free declaration for bath compatibility