HTSUS, United States
2604.00.00.80
Nickel ores and concentrates / Other metal content
Classification path
- Nickel ores and concentrates
- Other metal content
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- Free
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 2604
About heading 2604
Nickel ores and concentrates
Heading 2604 covers nickel ores and concentrates. It is split into two declarable lines: one for nickel content and one for other metal content. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Full guide to heading 2604Products in this heading
- Nickel laterite ore
- Nickel sulfide ore
- Pentlandite ore
- Garnierite ore
- Nickel ore fines
- Nickel sulfide concentrate
- Nickel laterite concentrate
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for nickel ore and concentrates?
Nickel ores and concentrates fall in heading 2604. The line for nickel content is 2604.00.00.40, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on nickel ore and concentrates?
The general (MFN) rate is Free for both lines: 2604.00.00.40 and 2604.00.00.80.
How do I classify nickel ore for nickel content versus other metal content?
Use 2604.00.00.40 when the declared line is for nickel content and 2604.00.00.80 when it is for other metal content. Both have a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.