Aerospace Nickel Pellets from China
AMS 7503-specification nickel pellets (99.95% Ni, low gas content) for vacuum arc remelt (VAR) superalloy production in jet engines. Unwrought feedstock pellets. Classified HTS 7502.10.00.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Hydrogen outgassing test results (<1ppm) required for aerospace approval
• ITAR registration mandatory if re-exporting to defense manufacturers
• Dual-certification (AMS 7503 + LME Grade A) maximizes market access