Nickel powders and flakes
2 declarable lines
Heading 7504 covers nickel powders and nickel flakes. It is split into two declarable lines by physical form: powders under 7504.00.00.10 and flakes under 7504.00.00.50, both with general (MFN) duty Free.
Products in this heading
- Nickel powder for powder metallurgy
- Nickel flake for conductive inks and coatings
- Nickel powder for additive manufacturing feedstock
- Nickel flake for electromagnetic shielding
- Nickel powder for chemical catalysts
- Nickel flake for paints and pigments
- Nickel powder for battery electrode materials
- Nickel flake for friction materials
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the goods are nickel in finely divided form, not a solid nickel article.
- Choose 7504.00.00.10 when the material is granular or irregular nickel powder.
- Choose 7504.00.00.50 when the material is flat, leafing nickel flake.
- Use the supplier specification or mill certificate to confirm powder vs flake form.
- Check for alloying elements that may take the product out of this heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 7503Nickel waste and scrap
Scrap is remelt material, not a powder or flake product.
- Heading 7502Unwrought nickel blocks or lumps
Unwrought nickel is a solid primary form, not finely divided powder or flake.
- Heading 7505Nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire
These are solid mill products, not loose powder or flake.
- Heading 7506Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil
These are flat solid products, not nickel flakes.
- Heading 7508Made nickel articles
Other articles of nickel covers finished or shaped articles, not loose powder or flake.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for nickel powder?
Nickel powder is classified under 7504.00.00.10, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on nickel flakes?
Nickel flakes are classified under 7504.00.00.50, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify nickel powder vs nickel flake?
Classify granular or irregular nickel particles as 7504.00.00.10 and flat, leafing particles as 7504.00.00.50; both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
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.