Bessemer Nickel Matte from China
Bessemer nickel matte is the initial matte formed in the Bessemer converter during pyrometallurgical nickel processing, with nickel content around 40-60% before upgrading. It qualifies for HTS 7501.10.00.00 as a fundamental nickel matte product in the smelting chain.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include blast furnace operation logs to differentiate from oxide sinters and confirm matte status
• Monitor temperature controls during transport to maintain semi-solid state required for proper classification
• Prepare for CBP lab testing by providing representative samples with known composition