HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7505.12 – Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys
HS code 7505.12 is the 6-digit subheading for nickel, bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys. It is used for inconel bars, hastelloy rods, monel profiles, nimonic alloy bars and waspaloy rods.
What HS 7505.12 covers
This HS code covers semi-finished products made from nickel alloys, shaped into bars, rods, and profiles. These products are engineered to offer superior performance characteristics, such as exceptional high-temperature strength, extreme corrosion resistance, or specific magnetic properties, which are beyond what pure nickel can provide. They are vital for demanding applications in aerospace, petrochemical, marine, and power generation industries. Major importers are countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities that require high-performance materials, including the United States, Germany, France, and China. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers in nations with strong metallurgical research and production, such as the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The trade in these alloy products is highly specification-driven, with material certifications, adherence to industry standards (e.g., ASTM, AMS), and traceability being critical for buyers.
- Covers
- Inconel bars
- Hastelloy rods
- Monel profiles
- Nimonic alloy bars
- Waspaloy rods
- Nickel-chromium alloy profiles
- High-temperature nickel alloy bars
- Examples
- Special Metals Inconel 625 bar
- VDM Metals Hastelloy C-276 rod
- Haynes International Monel 400 profile
- ATI Nickel Alloy 718 bar
Codes often confused with 7505.12
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from bars, rods, and profiles of unalloyed nickel (750511) by the presence of alloying elements, and from unwrought nickel alloys (750220) by its semi-finished, shaped form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 750512, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 750512 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 12% 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 $1.2B 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $341M 11% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $334M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $380M 12% of world imports
- 2 France $322M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $296M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 7505.12 3
Brazil splits HS 7505.12 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7505.12.10 Nickel alloy barsBarras
- 7505.12.2 ProfilesPerfis Group
- 7505.12.21 Hollow nickel alloy profilesOcos
- 7505.12.29 Non-hollow nickel alloy profilesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 75.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7505.12
What is HS code 750512?
HS code 750512 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys. This HS code covers semi-finished products made from nickel alloys, shaped into bars, rods, and profiles. These products are engineered to offer superior performance characteristics, such as exceptional high-temperature strength, extreme corrosion resistance, or specific magnetic properties, which are beyond what pure nickel can provide. They are vital for demanding applications in aerospace, petrochemical, marine, and power generation industries. Major importers are countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities that require high-performance materials, including the United States, Germany, France, and China. Exporters are typically specialized manufacturers in nations with strong metallurgical research and production, such as the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The trade in these alloy products is highly specification-driven, with material certifications, adherence to industry standards (e.g., ASTM, AMS), and traceability being critical for buyers.
What products fall under HS code 750512?
Inconel bars, Hastelloy rods, Monel profiles, Nimonic alloy bars, Waspaloy rods, Nickel-chromium alloy profiles, High-temperature nickel alloy bars
What are common misclassifications for HS code 750512?
This code is differentiated from bars, rods, and profiles of unalloyed nickel (750511) by the presence of alloying elements, and from unwrought nickel alloys (750220) by its semi-finished, shaped form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 750512?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 750512 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 39% of world exports), Germany ($341M) and the United Kingdom ($334M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 750512?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 750512 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($380M, 12% of world imports), France ($322M) and the United States ($296M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 750512 structured?
HS code 750512 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (75) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 750512?
Brazil splits HS code 750512 into 3 NCM codes: 7505.12.10 (Nickel alloy bars), 7505.12.21 (Hollow nickel alloy profiles), 7505.12.29 (Non-hollow nickel alloy profiles). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.