Nickel Oxide Sinters from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify purity and composition certificates to confirm classification as intermediate product, avoiding misclassification as ore
• Ensure hazardous material declarations for shipping, as sinters may contain residual impurities
• Obtain end-user statements if importing for re-export to comply with nickel export controls