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U.S. imports of ferronickel (HS 720260) totaled $15.7M in July 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Last updated: July 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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13 shipments/mo
Subheading 7 of 15 in heading 7202
Subheading 720260 · $15.7M of $229.1M
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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202600000 | Ferronickel | $15.7M | 0.00% | 0.24% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7202600000 | Ferronickel | $10K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$10KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Brazil and New Caledonia together supply 92% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.