Ferronickel Oxide Sinters from Japan
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.
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
• Provide assay reports detailing nickel and iron content to support intermediate classification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on ferronickel products from specific countries
• Use proper bulk packaging to prevent degradation during ocean transport