Nickel Wire Cloth for Electrolytic Cells from Japan
High-purity nickel wire cloth serving as cathodes in electrolytic cells for metal refining. Falls under HTS 7508.10.00.00 as nickel wire cloth designed for industrial electrochemical processes. Its uniform mesh ensures efficient current distribution.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain chemical analysis certificates confirming minimum 99% nickel content
• Declare exact mesh specifications (warp/weft wire gauge) in commercial invoice
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'wire cloth' without specifying nickel material