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HS HEADING 7504

Nickel; powders and flakes

In plain English

This category covers nickel in its various forms, specifically focusing on powders and flakes. The classification system groups all such nickel products together without further subdivision into different types or specifications. Consequently, there is only one broad entry for these materials under this section.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7504.00

Nickel; powders and flakes

Chapter 75 classification notes

Chapter 75 dominated by Indonesian + Russian + Canadian nickel; battery-grade nickel demand surged with EV adoption.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Nickel-plated steel (7210 — coated steel) vs. solid nickel (75).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 75

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