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