HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7504.00 – Nickel; powders and flakes
HS code 7504.00 is the 6-digit subheading for nickel, powders and flakes. It is used for carbonyl nickel powder, electrolytic nickel powder, atomized nickel powder, nickel flakes and spherical nickel powder.
What HS 7504.00 covers
This HS code covers nickel in finely divided forms, specifically powders and flakes. These forms are produced through various methods, including atomization, carbonyl decomposition, and electrolysis, each yielding distinct particle sizes and morphologies. Nickel powders and flakes are critical raw materials for advanced manufacturing processes such as powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing (3D printing), battery electrodes, catalysts, and conductive coatings. Major importers include countries with strong electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries, such as China, the United States, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are typically specialized producers with advanced processing capabilities, often located in Canada, Russia, and Europe. The trade in these products is highly specialized, with purity, particle size distribution, surface area, and flow characteristics being paramount specifications. The growth of electric vehicles and advanced electronics continues to drive demand for high-quality nickel powders.
- Covers
- Carbonyl nickel powder
- Electrolytic nickel powder
- Atomized nickel powder
- Nickel flakes
- Spherical nickel powder
- Dendritic nickel powder
- Ultrafine nickel powder
- Examples
- BASF nickel powder
- Vale carbonyl nickel powder
- Sumitomo Metal Mining nickel flakes
- Sandvik Osprey nickel alloy powders
Codes often confused with 7504.00
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with nickel pigments (3206xx) which are used for coloring, or with nickel catalysts (3815xx) which are typically finished products. The distinction lies in its primary use as a raw material for further processing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 750400, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 750400 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 32% 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 Canada $352M 23% of world exports
- 2 Australia $186M 12% of world exports
- 3 Japan $163M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $451M 32% of world imports
- 2 Japan $152M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $103M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 codes for 7504.00 2
Brazil splits HS 7504.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7504.00.10 Unalloyed nickel powders and flakesNão ligado
- 7504.00.90 Nickel alloy powders and flakesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 75.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7504.00
What is HS code 750400?
HS code 750400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nickel; powders and flakes. This HS code covers nickel in finely divided forms, specifically powders and flakes. These forms are produced through various methods, including atomization, carbonyl decomposition, and electrolysis, each yielding distinct particle sizes and morphologies. Nickel powders and flakes are critical raw materials for advanced manufacturing processes such as powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing (3D printing), battery electrodes, catalysts, and conductive coatings. Major importers include countries with strong electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries, such as China, the United States, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are typically specialized producers with advanced processing capabilities, often located in Canada, Russia, and Europe. The trade in these products is highly specialized, with purity, particle size distribution, surface area, and flow characteristics being paramount specifications. The growth of electric vehicles and advanced electronics continues to drive demand for high-quality nickel powders.
What products fall under HS code 750400?
Carbonyl nickel powder, Electrolytic nickel powder, Atomized nickel powder, Nickel flakes, Spherical nickel powder, Dendritic nickel powder, Ultrafine nickel powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 750400?
This code should not be confused with nickel pigments (3206xx) which are used for coloring, or with nickel catalysts (3815xx) which are typically finished products. The distinction lies in its primary use as a raw material for further processing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 750400?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 750400 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($352M, 23% of world exports), Australia ($186M) and Japan ($163M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 750400?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 750400 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($451M, 32% of world imports), Japan ($152M) and the United States ($103M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 750400 structured?
HS code 750400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (75) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 750400?
Brazil splits HS code 750400 into 2 NCM codes: 7504.00.10 (Unalloyed nickel powders and flakes), 7504.00.90 (Nickel alloy powders and flakes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.