Cold-Formed Nickel Strip for Fuel Cell Components from China
Narrow cold-formed nickel strips (0.1-0.5mm thick) for bipolar plates in hydrogen fuel cells, offering high conductivity. Falls under 7506.10.10.00 as non-alloyed nickel strip cold-worked for thin, uniform profiles. Critical for green energy applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit surface finish specs (Ra <0.5μm typical for cold-formed) in entry docs
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'foil' if thickness exceeds 0.15mm threshold
• Partner with customs brokers experienced in clean energy material classifications