HS Code 7504
Nickel Powders and Flakes
HS code 7504 covers nickel powders and flakes used in chemical catalysts, battery production, and specialized metallurgical sintering processes.
4-digit Section XVAir Hazmat 4.1
HS Code 7504 — Nickel Powders and Flakes
This code covers nickel in the form of very fine particles (powders) or flat, thin scales (flakes). These are used in powder metallurgy, battery electrode manufacturing, and as catalysts in chemical reactions.
What's included
- Nickel powder
- Nickel flakes
- Atomised nickel
- Carbonyl nickel powder
What's excluded
- Nickel pellets → use
7502(Pellets are considered unwrought forms, not powders or flakes.)
Common examples
- Spherical nickel powder for 3D printing
- Silver-coated nickel flakes
- Raney nickel catalyst powder
Frequently asked questions
Is nickel powder considered hazmat?
Often yes, as many nickel powders are classified as flammable solids (Class 4.1) or hazardous to the environment.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 3%
- Documentation: Certain fine powders may require export licenses due to weapons proliferation controls.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Canada, United Kingdom, USA
- Top importers: China, South Korea, Germany
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Key takeaway
A technical category for fine-form nickel used in advanced manufacturing and chemistry.
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