HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7506.10 – Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed
HS code 7506.10 is the 6-digit subheading for nickel, plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed. It is used for pure nickel sheets, unalloyed nickel plates, nickel strip for batteries, pure nickel foil and rolled pure nickel sheets.
What HS 7506.10 covers
This category covers pure, unalloyed nickel in the form of plates, sheets, strip, and foil. These flat products are manufactured through rolling processes and are highly valued for their excellent corrosion resistance, good electrical and thermal conductivity, and ductility. They are essential materials for a wide range of applications, including chemical processing equipment, battery casings, electronic components, coinage, and architectural cladding. Major importers are countries with robust manufacturing industries, particularly in electronics, automotive, and chemical sectors, such as China, the United States, Germany, and Japan. Exporters typically include nations with advanced rolling mills and access to high-purity nickel, such as Canada, Russia, and various European countries. Key trade considerations involve thickness, width, surface finish, flatness, and compliance with specific industry standards, as these products are often integrated into complex systems.
- Covers
- Pure nickel sheets
- Unalloyed nickel plates
- Nickel strip for batteries
- Pure nickel foil
- Rolled pure nickel sheets
- Nickel shims
- Nickel cladding material
- Examples
- VDM Metals pure nickel sheet
- Special Metals pure nickel strip
- Sumitomo Metal Mining nickel foil
- ATI pure nickel plate
Codes often confused with 7506.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from unwrought unalloyed nickel (750210) by its shaped, flat form, and from plates, sheets, strip, and foil of nickel alloys (e.g., 750620) by the absence of alloying elements.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 750610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 750610 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 Japan $64M 29% of world exports
- 2 China $39M 18% of world exports
- 3 Germany $37M 17% of world exports
World total: $217M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $52M 21% of world imports
- 2 China $38M 15% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $27M 11% of world imports
World total: $247M 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 7506.10
Brazil does not split HS 7506.10: its NCM code is 7506.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 75.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7506.10
What is HS code 750610?
HS code 750610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed. This category covers pure, unalloyed nickel in the form of plates, sheets, strip, and foil. These flat products are manufactured through rolling processes and are highly valued for their excellent corrosion resistance, good electrical and thermal conductivity, and ductility. They are essential materials for a wide range of applications, including chemical processing equipment, battery casings, electronic components, coinage, and architectural cladding. Major importers are countries with robust manufacturing industries, particularly in electronics, automotive, and chemical sectors, such as China, the United States, Germany, and Japan. Exporters typically include nations with advanced rolling mills and access to high-purity nickel, such as Canada, Russia, and various European countries. Key trade considerations involve thickness, width, surface finish, flatness, and compliance with specific industry standards, as these products are often integrated into complex systems.
What products fall under HS code 750610?
Pure nickel sheets, Unalloyed nickel plates, Nickel strip for batteries, Pure nickel foil, Rolled pure nickel sheets, Nickel shims, Nickel cladding material
What are common misclassifications for HS code 750610?
This code is distinct from unwrought unalloyed nickel (750210) by its shaped, flat form, and from plates, sheets, strip, and foil of nickel alloys (e.g., 750620) by the absence of alloying elements.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 750610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 750610 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($64M, 29% of world exports), China ($39M) and Germany ($37M). World exports came to about $217M, 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 750610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 750610 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($52M, 21% of world imports), China ($38M) and South Korea ($27M). World imports came to about $247M, 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 750610 structured?
HS code 750610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (75) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) 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 750610?
In Brazil, HS code 750610 is NCM 7506.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.