High-Purity Nickel Shot from China
Small spherical nickel shot beads, 99.99% pure, produced by atomization for precision melting applications. Unwrought status maintained as shot form facilitates handling without constituting fabrication. Falls under HTS 7502.10.00.00 for pure 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
• Include particle size distribution analysis (<10mm confirms unwrought status)
• Segregate from alloyed nickel shipments to avoid commingling classification issues
• Maintain temperature-controlled shipping for high-purity grades to preserve quality