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U.S. imports of nickel chloride (HS 282735) totaled $384K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Nickel Chloride paid $53K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $384K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nickel Chloride imports of $384K in April 2026 ran 88% above the year-to-date monthly average of $204K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNickel chloride is a primary electrolyte salt in nickel electroplating baths and a precursor in nickel catalyst preparation, positioning it as a specialty chemical with demand closely tied to the surface-finishing and battery-materials sectors. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2827350000), it is typically imported as the green hexahydrate crystal or as an anhydrous powder, with purity specifications driven by plating-bath performance requirements. Taiwan leads US imports, followed by India and South Korea—a supplier profile that reflects the concentration of electronics and precision-plating manufacturing in East Asia.
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Electroplating-grade nickel chloride typically requires 98%+ NiCl₂ content with tight limits on iron, copper, and zinc impurities that can cause plating defects. Battery-precursor applications—where nickel chloride feeds into nickel sulfate or cathode active material production—may demand even higher purity with sub-ppm heavy-metal specifications. Importers should request grade-specific certificates of analysis and confirm that the supplier's quality system aligns with the end-use specification.
Nickel compounds are regulated as hazardous substances under EPA rules, and nickel chloride is subject to OSHA occupational exposure limits and DOT hazardous-material shipping requirements. Importers should ensure SDS documentation is current and that downstream users are aware of EPA reporting thresholds under EPCRA Section 313 (Toxic Release Inventory). Classification and admissibility are straightforward, but environmental compliance obligations begin at the point of entry into US commerce.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN | $267K | $85K | -$181K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $88K | -- | -$88K |
| CANADA | -- | $67K | +$67K |
| AUSTRALIA | $28K | -- | -$28K |
| MEXICO | -- | $4K | +$4K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2827350000 | NICKEL CHLORIDE | $384K | 13.70% | $53K |
NICKEL CHLORIDE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2827350000 | NICKEL CHLORIDE | $156K |
NICKEL CHLORIDE
10.6K kg
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $267K | -- | -$267K |
| Tennessee | $88K | $17K | -$71K |
| Massachusetts | -- | $85K | +$85K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $267K | -- | -$267K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $88K | -- | -$88K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $85K | +$85K |