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2620.99.30.00 - Materials not provided for elsewhere in this heading containing by weight over 10 percent nickel 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg, Ni kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification covers residual materials not specifically listed elsewhere within heading 2620, which contain nickel in a proportion exceeding 10 percent by weight. These are distinct from the general category of slag, ash, and residues covered by heading 2620. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is the significant presence of nickel, distinguishing it from residues primarily containing other metals or elements.

Unlike sibling categories that focus on specific primary constituents such as vanadium (2620.99.10.00) or tungsten (2620.99.20.00), or those with specific compositions and conditions related to titanium (2620.99.50.00) or general undifferentiated residues (2620.99.75 and 2620.99.85.00), this category specifically targets nickel-rich materials. The classification hinges on the quantitative threshold of over 10 percent nickel by weight, irrespective of other trace elements present.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, practical classification relies on accurate assaying to confirm the nickel content. Examples of materials that might fall under this classification could include certain types of spent catalysts, industrial sludges, or waste products from metallurgical processes that are not otherwise specified and meet the 10 percent nickel threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2620.99.30.00?
HTS code 2620.99.30.00 covers Materials not provided for elsewhere in this heading containing by weight over 10 percent nickel under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash.
›What products are classified under 2620.99.30.00?
This classification covers Materials not provided for elsewhere in this heading containing by weight over 10 percent nickel. It is a subcategory of Other: (2620.99).
›What is the import duty rate for 2620.99.30.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2620.99.30.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2620.99.30.00?
Imports under HTS 2620.99.30.00 are measured in kg","Ni kg.

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