Section XV · Base Metals · Chapter 75
Nickel and articles thereof
About chapter 75
Chapter 75 covers nickel and articles thereof: refined nickel, nickel alloys and nickel products, a smaller chapter reflecting nickel's more specialized industrial use compared to copper or aluminium.
Classification tip: Nickel is a key battery-grade input, and demand-driven classification questions (matte vs. refined nickel, nickel sulphate for batteries) are becoming more common as EV supply chains grow: confirm the exact processing stage.
17 six-digit codes
Nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy
2 codes7501.10Nickel; nickel mattes7501.20Nickel; oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy
Nickel; unwrought
2 codes7502.10Nickel; unwrought, not alloyed7502.20Nickel; unwrought, alloys
Nickel; waste and scrap
1 code7503.00Nickel; waste and scrap
Nickel; powders and flakes
1 code7504.00Nickel; powders and flakes
Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire
4 codes7505.11Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed7505.12Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys7505.21Nickel; wire, not alloyed7505.22Nickel; wire, of nickel alloys
Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil
2 codes7506.10Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed7506.20Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys
Nickel; tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)
3 codes7507.11Nickel; tubes and pipes, not alloyed7507.12Nickel; tubes and pipes, of nickel alloys7507.20Nickel; tube and pipe fittings
Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75
2 codes7508.10Nickel; cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire7508.90Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in item no. 7508.1
More chapters in section XV: Base Metals
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 7501-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 75 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 75 cover?
Chapter 75 of the Harmonized System covers: nickel and articles thereof. It belongs to section XV (Base Metals) and contains 8 four-digit headings, 7501–7508.
How many HS codes are in chapter 75?
Chapter 75 contains 8 four-digit headings and 17 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 7501 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 75?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.