Calcined Nickel Oxide Briquettes

Calcined nickel oxide briquettes are compacted, heat-treated intermediates made from nickel oxide fines, used as charge material in electric arc furnaces for nickel alloy production. The briquetting improves handling and reduces dust loss. This fits HTS 7501.20.00.00 as other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2825.50Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If supplied as loose fine powder

Powdered nickel oxide without agglomeration is treated as a chemical rather than metallurgical intermediate.

7503.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If containing over 99% nickel after reduction

High-purity reduced nickel falls under refined nickel in 7503.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Include briquette density and compression strength specs in import documentation

Ensure containers are ventilated to manage moisture absorption risks

Comply with REACH if transshipping through Europe

Related Products under HTS 7501.20.00.00

Nickel Oxide Sinters

Nickel oxide sinters are intermediate products produced by sintering nickel oxide ores or concentrates at high temperatures to form porous agglomerates. They are used in nickel metallurgy as a feedstock for further refining into nickel metal or chemicals. This product falls under HTS 7501.20.00.00 as an intermediate product of nickel metallurgy.

Ferronickel Oxide Sinters

Ferronickel oxide sinters are agglomerated intermediates containing nickel and iron oxides, produced from laterite ores for use in ferronickel production. They serve as a key step in pyrometallurgical processing before smelting. Classified under HTS 7501.20.00.00 due to their role as nickel metallurgy intermediates.

Nickel Laterite Ore Sinters

Sinters produced from nickel laterite ores through rotary kiln agglomeration, containing nickel oxide with magnesium and silica gangue materials. Used directly in rotary kiln-electric furnace (RKEF) process for ferronickel. HTS 7501.20.00.00 covers these as nickel metallurgy intermediates.

Nickel Cobalt Oxide Sinters

Intermediate sinters containing mixed nickel and cobalt oxides from hydroxide precipitation and thermal treatment, used in battery material precursor production. The sintering creates stable oxide morphology for further processing. Classified under HTS 7501.20.00.00 for nickel metallurgical intermediates.

Pelletized Nickel Oxide Intermediates

Pelletized forms of nickel oxide produced via green pelletizing and induration, serving as uniform feedstock for submerged arc furnaces in stainless steel production. Pellets offer better gas permeability than sinters. HTS 7501.20.00.00 includes these pelletized metallurgical intermediates.

Rotary Kiln Nickel Oxide Sinters

Sinters specifically produced in rotary kiln electric furnace (RKEF) preprocessing, with controlled porosity for optimal smelting reduction. Essential for Indonesian ferronickel operations. Falls under HTS 7501.20.00.00 as defined nickel oxide sinters.