Calcined Nickel Oxide Briquettes from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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