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U.S. imports of nickel sulfate (HS 283324) totaled $559K in June 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Nickel Sulfate paid $18K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.2% on $552K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nickel Sulfate imports of $559K in June 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $850K.
Nickel sulfate has emerged as a strategically significant chemical input for lithium-ion battery cathode precursor manufacturing, driving sharply increased demand from the electric vehicle supply chain. Belgium and Finland are the leading US suppliers — both home to major integrated nickel refining operations — with South Africa also a notable source. Classified under 2833240000, the product is subject to scrutiny under US critical minerals policy, and importers should monitor whether any trade-remedy or supply-chain due-diligence requirements apply to their sourcing arrangements.
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Nickel sulfate is a key precursor for nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) and nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) cathode active materials used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. As EV production has scaled, demand for battery-grade nickel sulfate has grown substantially, elevating its strategic importance and attracting policy attention around supply-chain security and critical mineral sourcing.
Battery-grade nickel sulfate typically requires very low levels of impurities — particularly iron, copper, zinc, and sodium — to meet cathode precursor manufacturer specifications, often exceeding 99.9% purity. Electroplating-grade material has less stringent impurity limits. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis confirming the impurity profile and ensure it matches the buyer's technical specification before shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELGIUM | $295K | -- | -$295K |
| CANADA | $7K | $274K | +$268K |
| FINLAND | $257K | -- | -$257K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| GERMANY | -- | -- | -- |
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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2833240000 | NICKEL SULFATE | $559K | 3.16% | 98.78% | $18K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2833240000 | NICKEL SULFATE | $282K |
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
TUNGSTATES (WOLFRAMATES)
HS 284180
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILMINGTON, NC | $333K | -- | -$333K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | -- | $248K | +$248K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $174K | -- | -$174K |