Pelletized Nickel Oxide Intermediates from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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