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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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