Nickel 200 Hot-Rolled Bar from China
Commercially pure Nickel 200 (99% Ni) hot-rolled bars for caustic handling. Though nearly pure nickel, classified as high-nickel alloy steel bar under HTS 7222.19.0006 when in steel matrix form, not further worked.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
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
• Purity certificates (UNS N02200) critical to distinguish from Chapter 75 pure nickel
• Confirm steel base matrix per Chapter 72 notes for alloy steel inclusion
• Rust/discoloration allowance denied per Chapter note; import clean stock