Unwrought nickel
2 declarable lines
Heading 7502 covers unwrought nickel in primary forms, before it is worked into bars, sheets, wire, tubes or other articles. It is split into two lines: nickel that is not alloyed and nickel alloys. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Nickel cathodes
- Nickel briquettes
- Nickel pellets
- Unwrought nickel ingots
- Nickel alloy ingots
- Nickel alloy casting stock
- Nickel shot
How to choose the right subheading
- Determine whether the nickel is alloyed or not alloyed; this sets 7502.10 versus 7502.20.
- Confirm the product is in an unwrought primary form such as ingot, block, cathode, pellet or shot.
- Check whether the item has been worked into bar, rod, wire, sheet, strip, foil, tube or pipe; those forms fall in later headings.
- Use the chemical composition and alloying elements to support the alloy versus not alloyed decision.
- Confirm the article is not a nickel matte, oxide sinter or other intermediate product of heading 7501.
Often confused with
- Heading 7505Nickel wire
Drawn or worked wire is a wrought product, not unwrought nickel.
- Heading 7506Nickel plates and sheets
Flat-rolled or wrought nickel products are classified outside 7502.
- Heading 7507Nickel tubes and pipes
Tubes and pipes are finished tubular products, not primary unwrought nickel.
- Heading 7501Nickel oxide sinters
These are intermediate metallurgical products, not unwrought nickel metal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for unwrought nickel that is not alloyed?
Use 7502.10.00.00 for nickel, not alloyed. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on unwrought nickel alloys?
Unwrought nickel alloys are classified under 7502.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify nickel alloy ingots?
Nickel alloy ingots in unwrought form are classified under 7502.20.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the item has been worked into a bar or rod, it is not classified in heading 7502.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.