Pelletized Nickel Oxide Intermediates from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Test for tumble index and reducibility to confirm furnace-ready quality
• Use steel drums for pellet protection during long-haul shipping
• Validate against ASTM E279 standards for metallurgical pellets