HS Code for Nickel alloy rod

Nickel alloy rods fall under HS code 7505.12. According to the Harmonized System's Chapter 75, heading 75.05 encompasses nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire. The specific subheading 7505.12 is reserved for bars, rods, and profiles made of nickel alloys. As defined in Note 1(a) to Chapter 75, bars and rods are 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. For classification under 7505.12, the material must meet the definition of a nickel alloy, where nickel is the primary component but other elements like chromium, molybdenum, or iron are present in specific minimum quantities. These products are essential in the aerospace and power generation industries due to their mechanical strength and stability at high temperatures. The classification process involves verifying the chemical composition of the alloy and ensuring the physical form matches the bar or rod definition rather than wire or plate. If the product is in coils, it may be classified as wire under 7505.22, depending on its cross-sectional dimensions and the specific notes of the chapter.

Products Included

• Nickel-chromium alloy round bars
• Hexagonal nickel alloy rods
• Extruded nickel-copper alloy bars
• Forged nickel alloy rods for machining
• Square cross-section nickel alloy profiles

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with stainless steel bars (Chapter 72, heading 72.22) when the iron content is higher than the nickel content. Another common error is confusing rods with wire; if the product is in coils, it should generally be classified under 7505.22. Furthermore, unalloyed nickel rods are classified under 7505.11.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Nickel alloy rod?

The HS code for nickel alloy rod is 7505.12, which includes bars, rods, and profiles of nickel alloys.

How is a rod distinguished from a wire in this category?

Under Chapter 75, rods are generally straight lengths, whereas wire (7505.22) refers to products that are typically in coils, regardless of their cross-sectional shape.