HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7501.10 – Nickel; nickel mattes
HS code 7501.10 is the 6-digit subheading for nickel, nickel mattes. It is used for high-grade nickel matte, low-grade nickel matte, nickel-copper matte, sulfidic nickel matte and granulated nickel matte.
What HS 7501.10 covers
This HS code pertains to nickel mattes, which are an intermediate product in the pyrometallurgical refining of nickel ores. These mattes are a concentrated form of nickel, typically containing 40-70% nickel along with sulfur, iron, and other elements, requiring further processing to yield pure nickel metal. The trade of nickel mattes primarily occurs between mining operations and specialized nickel refineries worldwide. Key factors influencing their trade include the nickel content, the presence of other valuable by-products like copper or cobalt, and the specific refining technologies available. The global demand for nickel, driven by stainless steel production, electric vehicle batteries, and various alloys, directly impacts the trade volume and value of nickel mattes.
- Covers
- High-grade nickel matte
- Low-grade nickel matte
- Nickel-copper matte
- Sulfidic nickel matte
- Granulated nickel matte
- Roasted nickel matte
- Examples
- Vale nickel matte
- Norilsk Nickel matte
- Glencore nickel matte
- Sumitomo Metal Mining nickel matte
Codes often confused with 7501.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from unwrought nickel (7502) or nickel ores and concentrates (260400), as it represents a specific intermediate product of smelting.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 750110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 750110 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $3.0B 57% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$834M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Canada $734M 14% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.5B 40% of world imports
- 2 Norway $1.7B 27% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.2B 20% of world imports
World total: $6.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7501.10
Brazil does not split HS 7501.10: its NCM code is 7501.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 75.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7501.10
What is HS code 750110?
HS code 750110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nickel; nickel mattes. This HS code pertains to nickel mattes, which are an intermediate product in the pyrometallurgical refining of nickel ores. These mattes are a concentrated form of nickel, typically containing 40-70% nickel along with sulfur, iron, and other elements, requiring further processing to yield pure nickel metal. The trade of nickel mattes primarily occurs between mining operations and specialized nickel refineries worldwide. Key factors influencing their trade include the nickel content, the presence of other valuable by-products like copper or cobalt, and the specific refining technologies available. The global demand for nickel, driven by stainless steel production, electric vehicle batteries, and various alloys, directly impacts the trade volume and value of nickel mattes.
What products fall under HS code 750110?
High-grade nickel matte, low-grade nickel matte, nickel-copper matte, sulfidic nickel matte, granulated nickel matte, roasted nickel matte
What are common misclassifications for HS code 750110?
This code is distinct from unwrought nickel (7502) or nickel ores and concentrates (260400), as it represents a specific intermediate product of smelting.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 750110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 750110 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($3.0B, 57% of world exports), Russia (about $834M) and Canada ($734M). World exports came to about $5.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 750110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 750110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 40% of world imports), Norway ($1.7B) and Japan ($1.2B). World imports came to about $6.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 750110 structured?
HS code 750110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (75) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 750110?
In Brazil, HS code 750110 is NCM 7501.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.