U.S. imports of Nickel Oxide Sinters & Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy (HS 750120) totaled $4.9M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Nickel Oxide Sinters & Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy imports of $4.9M in August 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNickel oxide sinters and related metallurgical intermediates occupy a distinct processing stage between raw ore and refined nickel metal, typically produced by roasting or sintering nickel-bearing materials to drive off sulfur and other impurities. All US imports enter under a single tariff line (7501200000), and the heading's broad scope — covering any intermediate not classified as a matte — requires careful documentation of the production process to avoid misclassification. Canada is the leading supplier to the US market, with South Korea and the United Kingdom also contributing meaningfully, reflecting established nickel-processing infrastructure in those countries. Importers should retain metallurgical process records to substantiate classification when CBP requests supporting documentation.
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A mill certificate or metallurgical process report showing the product was produced by roasting or sintering — and has not yet undergone electrolytic or carbonyl refining to finished nickel — is the most effective supporting document. The nickel content, phase composition (oxide vs. metallic), and intended downstream use in refining all help establish that the article remains an intermediate rather than a finished unwrought nickel product.
Canada hosts major integrated nickel mining and smelting operations, particularly in Ontario and Manitoba, that produce oxide sinters as part of multi-stage refining processes. Proximity to US ports, established supply relationships, and USMCA trade terms all reinforce Canada's position as the primary source for this intermediate product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $59.1M of Nickel Oxide Sinters & Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy and exported $15.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 7501
Subheading 750120 · $4.9M of $4.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7501200000 | Ni Ox Sntrs A Oth Int Prds of Ni Mtllrgy | $4.9M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7501200000 | Ni Ox Sntrs A Oth Int Prds of Ni Mtllrgy | $1.0M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and United Kingdom together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.