HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7502.20 – Nickel; unwrought, alloys
HS code 7502.20 is the 6-digit subheading for nickel, unwrought, alloys. It is used for nickel-chromium master alloy, nickel-iron alloy ingots, nickel-copper alloy billets, nickel-molybdenum alloy and nickel-cobalt alloy.
What HS 7502.20 covers
This HS code covers nickel that has been alloyed with other elements, such as iron, chromium, copper, or molybdenum, but remains in an unwrought state (e.g., ingots, billets, or master alloys). These alloys are designed to impart specific properties like enhanced corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, or magnetic characteristics, making them indispensable for specialized industrial applications. Key importers are advanced manufacturing nations like the United States, Germany, Japan, and China, which utilize these alloys in aerospace, chemical processing, and power generation industries. Exporters often include countries with sophisticated metallurgical capabilities, such as Germany, the UK, and the US, alongside primary nickel producers. The trade in these alloys is driven by demand for high-performance materials in critical sectors, with specifications and certifications playing a vital role in transactions.
- Covers
- Nickel-chromium master alloy
- Nickel-iron alloy ingots
- Nickel-copper alloy billets
- Nickel-molybdenum alloy
- Nickel-cobalt alloy
- Superalloy ingots
- Ferro-nickel ingots
- Examples
- Inconel master alloy
- Hastelloy ingots
- Monel alloy billets
- Nimonic alloy ingots
Codes often confused with 7502.20
Common mistake. This code must be differentiated from unwrought unalloyed nickel (750210) by the presence of alloying elements, and from semi-finished products of nickel alloys (e.g., 7505xx) which have undergone further shaping.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 750220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 750220 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 16% 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 United States $351M 30% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $225M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $211M 18% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $199M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $158M 13% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $134M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 7502.20
Brazil does not split HS 7502.20: its NCM code is 7502.20.00.
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 7502.20
What is HS code 750220?
HS code 750220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nickel; unwrought, alloys. This HS code covers nickel that has been alloyed with other elements, such as iron, chromium, copper, or molybdenum, but remains in an unwrought state (e.g., ingots, billets, or master alloys). These alloys are designed to impart specific properties like enhanced corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, or magnetic characteristics, making them indispensable for specialized industrial applications. Key importers are advanced manufacturing nations like the United States, Germany, Japan, and China, which utilize these alloys in aerospace, chemical processing, and power generation industries. Exporters often include countries with sophisticated metallurgical capabilities, such as Germany, the UK, and the US, alongside primary nickel producers. The trade in these alloys is driven by demand for high-performance materials in critical sectors, with specifications and certifications playing a vital role in transactions.
What products fall under HS code 750220?
Nickel-chromium master alloy, Nickel-iron alloy ingots, Nickel-copper alloy billets, Nickel-molybdenum alloy, Nickel-cobalt alloy, Superalloy ingots, Ferro-nickel ingots
What are common misclassifications for HS code 750220?
This code must be differentiated from unwrought unalloyed nickel (750210) by the presence of alloying elements, and from semi-finished products of nickel alloys (e.g., 7505xx) which have undergone further shaping.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 750220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 750220 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($351M, 30% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($225M) and Germany ($211M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 750220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 750220 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($199M, 16% of world imports), France ($158M) and the United Kingdom ($134M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 750220 structured?
HS code 750220 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 750220?
In Brazil, HS code 750220 is NCM 7502.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.