Norilsk-Style High Copper Nickel Matte from Japan
Norilsk-style nickel matte contains elevated copper levels (20-30%) typical of Russian sulfide ore processing, still primarily classified as nickel matte under HTS 7501.10.00.00 when nickel predominates.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Conduct copper/nickel ratio assays to prevent misclassification as copper matte
• Address potential sanctions screening for Russian-origin materials
• Use magnetic separation certificates to confirm metallic phase dominance