Damaged Nickel Ingots from China
Nickel ingots damaged during transportation with significant surface oxidation and cracks, produced from scrap melting without alloying or purifying. These ingots cannot be used commercially without remelting and fall under HTS 9817.00.90 as defective unwrought metal intended for remanufacture. They require complete remelting for recovery of nickel content.
Duty Rate — China → 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 inspection reports documenting damage extent and scrap origin
• Obtain binding ruling if material has undergone any sweetening or fluxing processes
• Maintain records showing subsequent melting and recovery processes for audit compliance