Damaged Nickel Ingots from Japan
Nickel ingots damaged during handling with deep surface cracks and porosity from scrap melting without fluxing or purifying. Cannot be rolled or forged commercially without complete remelting, specifically provided for under HTS 9817.00.90.40 as defective unwrought nickel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit photos and lab reports documenting damage extent preventing direct use,Maintain scrap origin certificates avoiding alloyed material misclassification