Nickel Cobalt Oxide Sinters from Japan
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.
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 cobalt/nickel ratio certificates for dual-metal intermediate verification
• Comply with battery raw material traceability requirements
• Store in inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation state changes