Product classification
HS code for Nickel alloy bar: 7505.12
Nickel, bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys.
Classification of nickel alloy bar under HS 7505.12
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.
- Covers
- Inconel alloy round bars
- Monel alloy hexagonal rods
- Hastelloy rectangular bars
- Nickel-chromium alloy forged bars
- Cold-finished nickel alloy square rods
- Also under 7505.12
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy bar), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy bar) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 750512, not only nickel alloy bar.
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 nickel alloy bar
Brazil splits HS 7505.12 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7505.12.10Nickel alloy bars
- 7505.12.21Hollow nickel alloy profiles
- 7505.12.29Non-hollow nickel alloy profiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel alloy bar
What is the HS code for Nickel alloy bar?
The HS code for Nickel alloy bar is 750512 (Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys). The HS code for nickel alloy bars is 750512, which covers bars, rods, and profiles made of nickel alloys in straight lengths.
How do I classify Nickel alloy bar for customs?
Nickel alloy bar is classified under HS code 750512 — Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel alloy bar (HS 750512)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy bar) 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 nickel alloy bar (HS 750512)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750512 (the code used for nickel alloy bar) 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.
Is the HS code for Nickel alloy bar the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750512 for Nickel alloy bar is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for nickel alloy bar in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 750512 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for nickel alloy bar depends on the product's details: 7505.12.10 (Nickel alloy bars), 7505.12.21 (Hollow nickel alloy profiles), 7505.12.29 (Non-hollow nickel alloy profiles).