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U.S. imports of ferronickel (HS 720260) totaled $12.2M in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Ferronickel imports of $12.2M in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFerronickel is an intermediate nickel-iron alloy — typically containing 20–40% nickel — produced directly from laterite ores and used as a primary nickel unit source in stainless steel and nickel-alloy production. Brazil leads US import supply, with New Caledonia a significant secondary source; both are major laterite-ore processing centers whose output competes with refined nickel cathode on a cost-per-nickel-unit basis. All US imports enter under a single tariff line (7202600000). Buyers should note that ferronickel's nickel content and impurity profile (particularly sulfur and phosphorus) must meet melt shop specifications, making certificate-of-analysis review a standard procurement step.
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Classification hinges on nickel content and the product's conformity to ferroalloy specifications. Ferronickel typically contains at least 20% nickel and is produced for deliberate alloying use, whereas nickel pig iron is a lower-nickel product classified elsewhere. A certified chemical analysis and the producer's product specification sheet are essential to support the correct heading.
Sulfur and phosphorus levels are the most closely watched impurities, as elevated concentrations can cause hot-shortness and reduce corrosion resistance in the finished steel. Carbon content also matters for certain austenitic grades. Buyers typically specify maximum limits for these elements in purchase contracts and verify compliance against the mill certificate before accepting a shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202600000 | FERRONICKEL | $12.2M | 35.00% | $2K |
FERRONICKEL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202600000 | FERRONICKEL | $4K |
FERRONICKEL
237 kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAZIL | $6.2M | -- | -$6.2M |
| COLOMBIA | $4.6M | -- | -$4.6M |
| NEW CALEDONIA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| CHINA | $6K | -- | -$6K |
| MEXICO | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $6.2M | -- | -$6.2M |
| Maryland | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
| Pennsylvania | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE, AL | $6.2M | -- | -$6.2M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $4.6M | -- | -$4.6M |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |