Nickel Foam for Fuel Cell Electrodes

Open-cell nickel foam substrate for catalyst deposition in alkaline fuel cells. It is an other article of nickel per HTS 7508.90.50.00, representing advanced porous fabrication. High surface area for electrochemical reactions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3%+25.0%28%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3%โ€”3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3%โ€”3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3%โ€”3%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3%โ€”3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7505.22Lower: 12.6% vs 28%

If unsintered nickel powder precursor material

Nickel powders and flakes classify under subheading 7505.22.

8501.31.40.00Higher: 39% vs 28%

If assembled as complete fuel cell electrode

Parts of fuel cells and electrochemical generators fall under heading 8501.

7114Lower: 13% vs 28%

If precious metal catalyst already applied

Articles of precious metal catalysts on nickel shift to Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide porosity specs (PPI rating) and density measurements

โ€ข Hydrogen equipment certification may qualify for duty exemptions

โ€ข Electrochemically active coating declarations affect classification

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