HS Code 7502
Unwrought Nickel
HS code 7502 is for unwrought nickel, including refined nickel ingots, pellets, and cathodes, primarily used as a raw material for stainless steel production.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 7502 — Unwrought Nickel
This category includes primary nickel in its refined or unrefined smelted state, provided it has not been worked beyond casting or sintering. It commonly appears in the form of ingots, pigs, pellets, or cathodes used for alloying and manufacturing.
What's included
- Nickel ingots
- Nickel pellets
- Nickel cathodes
- Nickel shot
- Unalloyed nickel pigs
What's excluded
- Nickel powders → use
7504(Powders are specifically excluded from unwrought definitions in Chapter 75.)
Common examples
- LME grade nickel cathodes
- 99.8% pure nickel pellets
- Unwrought nickel-iron alloy ingots
Frequently asked questions
Does 7502 include nickel alloys?
Yes, it covers both unalloyed nickel and nickel alloys provided they are in unwrought forms like ingots or pigs.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (CoA) required for purity verification.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Russia, Canada, Australia
- Top importers: China, USA, Germany
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Key takeaway
The primary raw material code for refined nickel used in industrial manufacturing.
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