HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7502.10 – Nickel; unwrought, not alloyed
HS code 7502.10 is the 6-digit subheading for nickel, unwrought, not alloyed. It is used for nickel cathodes, nickel briquettes, nickel pellets, nickel rondelles and nickel ingots.
What HS 7502.10 covers
This category covers pure, unalloyed nickel in its primary, unworked form, typically ingots, cathodes, briquettes, or pellets. It represents the raw material for a vast array of industrial applications, from stainless steel production to electroplating and battery manufacturing. Major importers are industrial powerhouses like China, the United States, and Germany, which have significant manufacturing sectors relying on high-purity nickel. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale nickel refining operations, such as Russia, Canada, Australia, and Norway. Key considerations in trade include the purity level (e.g., LME-grade nickel), form factor, and compliance with environmental and ethical sourcing standards. The global demand for electric vehicle batteries has significantly boosted the importance and trade volume of high-purity unwrought nickel, making it a strategic commodity.
- Covers
- Nickel cathodes
- Nickel briquettes
- Nickel pellets
- Nickel rondelles
- Nickel ingots
- Electrolytic nickel
- Pure nickel shot
- Examples
- LME-grade nickel cathodes
- Norilsk Nickel briquettes
- Vale pure nickel pellets
- Sumitomo Metal Mining cathodes
Codes often confused with 7502.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from unwrought nickel alloys (750220) due to the absence of alloying elements, and from nickel waste and scrap (750300) which is recycled material. The key is its primary, unalloyed state.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 750210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 750210 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% 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 China $2.6B 20% of world exports
- 2 Canada $1.8B 14% of world exports
- 3 Russia* ~$1.7B 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $12.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $3.6B 30% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $1.3B 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $1.3B 10% of world imports
World total: $12.3B 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 codes for 7502.10 2
Brazil splits HS 7502.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 75.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7502.10
What is HS code 750210?
HS code 750210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nickel; unwrought, not alloyed. This category covers pure, unalloyed nickel in its primary, unworked form, typically ingots, cathodes, briquettes, or pellets. It represents the raw material for a vast array of industrial applications, from stainless steel production to electroplating and battery manufacturing. Major importers are industrial powerhouses like China, the United States, and Germany, which have significant manufacturing sectors relying on high-purity nickel. Exporters are typically countries with large-scale nickel refining operations, such as Russia, Canada, Australia, and Norway. Key considerations in trade include the purity level (e.g., LME-grade nickel), form factor, and compliance with environmental and ethical sourcing standards. The global demand for electric vehicle batteries has significantly boosted the importance and trade volume of high-purity unwrought nickel, making it a strategic commodity.
What products fall under HS code 750210?
Nickel cathodes, Nickel briquettes, Nickel pellets, Nickel rondelles, Nickel ingots, Electrolytic nickel, Pure nickel shot
What are common misclassifications for HS code 750210?
This code is distinct from unwrought nickel alloys (750220) due to the absence of alloying elements, and from nickel waste and scrap (750300) which is recycled material. The key is its primary, unalloyed state.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 750210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 750210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 20% of world exports), Canada ($1.8B) and Russia (about $1.7B). World exports came to about $12.8B, 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 750210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 750210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.6B, 30% of world imports), Singapore ($1.3B) and the United States ($1.3B). World imports came to about $12.3B, 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 750210 structured?
HS code 750210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (75) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) 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 750210?
Brazil splits HS code 750210 into 2 NCM codes: 7502.10.10 (Unalloyed nickel cathodes), 7502.10.90 (Other unwrought unalloyed nickel). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.