High-Grade Nickel Matte from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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