HS Code for Nickel alloy bar

Nickel alloy bars are classified under HS code 750512. This classification is based on the metallurgical composition and the physical form of the product. Under Chapter 75, "bars and rods" are defined as rolled, extruded, drawn, or forged products, not in coils, which have a uniform solid cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. The "alloy" designation requires that the nickel content by weight is less than 99% but greater than any other single element, or that the content of other elements exceeds specific limits defined in Note 1(b) to Chapter 75. Common alloying elements include chromium, iron, and molybdenum, which enhance the material's resistance to corrosion and high temperatures. To be classified under 750512, the product must not have been further worked than being cold-formed or cold-finished. If the product has been cast into a shape that is not a bar, or if it is in a coiled form (which would be wire), it would fall under different codes. The precision of the cross-section and the straightness of the length are key indicators used by customs authorities to distinguish bars from semi-finished forms or scrap. These bars are widely used in the aerospace and chemical processing industries due to their structural integrity.

Products Included

• Inconel alloy round bars
• Monel alloy hexagonal rods
• Hastelloy rectangular bars
• Nickel-chromium alloy forged bars
• Cold-finished nickel alloy square rods

Common Misclassification

Nickel alloy bars are frequently confused with HS code 750511, which is reserved for bars and rods of unalloyed nickel (purity of 99% or higher). Another common error is misclassifying them as 750522, which covers nickel alloy wire; the distinction is that wire is always in coils, whereas bars are in straight lengths. Additionally, if the bar has been further worked into a specific part (e.g., a threaded bolt), it may be classified under 750890 or Chapter 73/84 depending on the final application.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Nickel alloy bar?

The HS code for nickel alloy bars is 750512, which covers bars, rods, and profiles made of nickel alloys in straight lengths.

What defines a nickel alloy for HS classification?

A nickel alloy is defined as a metal where nickel predominates by weight, but contains other elements like chromium or iron exceeding specific percentage thresholds defined in Chapter 75 notes.