High-Grade Nickel Matte from China
High-grade nickel matte is a molten intermediate product produced during nickel smelting, containing approximately 70-80% nickel along with copper, iron, and sulfur impurities. It falls under HTS 7501.10.00.00 as a primary form of nickel matte used in the metallurgy process before further refining into pure nickel.
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
• Verify nickel content via assay certificates to confirm classification under 7501.10.00.00 and avoid reclassification as ore
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations for molten or semi-molten shipments to comply with DOT and IMDG regulations
• Maintain smelter origin documentation to qualify for any preferential tariff treatments under trade agreements