Electrolytic Nickel Rounds from China

Cylindrical electrolytic nickel pellets or rounds, 99.9% pure, used directly in melting furnaces for alloy production. These are considered unwrought due to their raw, unprocessed state despite discrete shape. Classified under HTS 7502.10.00.00 as non-alloyed unwrought nickel.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm 'not alloyed' via spectrometry analysis; even trace alloys can reclassify

Use HS explanatory notes to distinguish rounds/pellets from wrought forms like bars

Package in sealed moisture-proof containers to prevent oxidation during transit