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U.S. imports of nickel oxide sinters & other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy (HS 750120) totaled $5.2M in June 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Nickel Oxide Sinters & Other Intermediate Products of Nickel Metallurgy imports of $5.2M in June 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.5M.
Nickel 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.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7501200000 | NI OX SNTRS A OTH INT PRDS OF NI MTLLRGY | $5.2M | 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 |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $5.2M | $714K | -$4.5M |
| Wisconsin | -- | $133K | +$133K |
| California | -- | $65K | +$65K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $5.2M | $319K | -$4.9M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $396K | +$396K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | -- | $52K | +$52K |