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U.S. imports of nickel oxides and hydroxides (HS 282540) totaled $2.7M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNickel hydroxide is a critical active material in nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium batteries, while nickel oxide serves as a precursor in ceramics, catalysts, and nickel-based alloy production. China is the leading US import source for this heading, followed by Japan and the Philippines — a supply concentration that carries Section 301 tariff exposure for Chinese-origin shipments. All forms are classified under a single tariff line (2825400000), so importers must rely on commercial documentation to distinguish nickel oxide from nickel hydroxide for end-use and regulatory purposes. Battery-sector buyers in particular should track purity specifications closely, as cathode precursor applications demand tightly controlled particle size and chemical composition.
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Yes. Nickel hydroxide used as a cathode precursor material — including forms destined for nickel-rich NMC or NCA battery chemistries — is classified under 2825400000. Importers should ensure that certificates of analysis specifying purity, particle size, and chemical form accompany the shipment, as these distinguish battery-grade material from industrial-grade product even though the HTS does not create separate lines for them.
Mixed metal hydroxide precursors (e.g., nickel-cobalt-manganese hydroxide) may not fall cleanly under 2825400000 if cobalt or manganese is the predominant component by weight or commercial character. Classification should be determined based on the essential character of the mixture, and a binding ruling request to CBP is advisable for novel precursor compositions to avoid misclassification penalties.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| JAPAN | $858K | -- | -$858K |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $486K | +$486K |
| PHILIPPINES | $322K | -- | -$322K |
| CANADA | -- | $77K | +$77K |
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