Primary Nickel Cathodes Class 1 from China

Class 1 primary nickel cathodes meeting LME Grade A specifications (99.80% min Ni). Produced via hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processes from nickel sulfide ores. Standard unwrought nickel under 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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

LME-registered warrants facilitate financing; ensure cathode brand approval

Full plate cathodes (1.2m x 0.6m) require specialized flat-rack containers

Sample each lot for London Metal Exchange contract compliance testing