Falconbridge Process Nickel Matte from China
Falconbridge process nickel matte is produced using the proprietary oxygen-flash converting technology, yielding high-quality matte with 75%+ nickel content. It is classified under HTS 7501.10.00.00 as a nickel matte intermediate regardless of specific production method.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide proprietary process documentation under NDA if requested by customs for verification
• Test for precious metal impurities (PGMs) as trace amounts may require additional declarations
• Use nitrogen-purged containers to prevent oxidation during ocean transit