HS Code 7506

Nickel Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil

HS code 7506 involves nickel plates, sheets, strip, and foil, covering both unalloyed and alloyed nickel utilized in heat exchangers and batteries.

4-digit Section XVFCL

HS Code 7506 — Nickel Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil

This code covers flat-rolled nickel products of various thicknesses. Thicker items are called plates or sheets, while very thin nickel is referred to as foil, widely used in battery manufacturing and chemical processing equipment.

What's included

  • Nickel sheets
  • Nickel foil
  • Cold-rolled nickel strip
  • Nickel plates for tanks

What's excluded

  • Expanded metal of nickel → use 7508 (Expanded metal is considered a further manufactured article.)

Common examples

  • Nickel 200 sheet for chemical tanks
  • Nickel battery foil 0.1mm
  • Inconel alloy plates

Frequently asked questions

Is there a thickness limit for nickel foil?

Generally, foil is defined as thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, though this heading covers all thicknesses of fiat-rolled nickel.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
  • Documentation: Thickness and alloy grade must be specified on the commercial invoice.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: Japan, USA, Germany
  • Top importers: China, South Korea, Mexico

Key takeaway

Covers all flat-rolled nickel used in heavy industry and electronics.

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