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HS HEADING 7506

Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil

In plain English

This category covers nickel in the forms of plates, sheets, strips, and foils. The items are divided into two groups based on their composition. One group consists of nickel that has not been mixed with other metals to form an alloy. The other group includes nickel products made from nickel alloys.

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

6-digit subheadings (2)

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

7506.10

Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed

7506.20

Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys

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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