HS Code for Nickel bar

Nickel bars, specifically those that are not alloyed, are classified under HS code 7505.11. This classification follows the guidelines of Chapter 75, which covers nickel and its derivatives. According to Chapter Note 1(a), 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. The cross-section can be circular, oval, rectangular, square, equilateral triangular, or regular convex polygonal. For classification under 7505.11, the nickel must be "unalloyed," meaning it contains at least 99% nickel plus cobalt by weight, provided the cobalt content does not exceed 1.5%, as defined in Subheading Note 1(a). These bars are typically used as raw materials for further machining, forging, or as anodes in electroplating processes. The classification distinguishes these semi-finished solid shapes from unwrought forms like ingots or cathodes.

Products Included

• Hot-rolled unalloyed nickel bars
• Cold-finished pure nickel rods
• Forged nickel bars of circular cross-section
• Solid nickel profiles (non-alloyed)
• Pure nickel rectangular bars for machining

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is confusing 7505.11 with 7505.12, which is the code for nickel alloy bars. If the nickel content is less than 99% or if other elements exceed the limits in the Chapter Notes, it must be moved to 7505.12. Another common error involves HS code 7502.10, which covers unwrought nickel. Unwrought nickel refers to primary forms like ingots, pigs, or cathodes that have not been worked beyond simple casting. Once the nickel has been rolled, forged, or extruded into a specific uniform shape, it transitions from 7502 to 7505. Additionally, if the bar is coiled, it must be classified as wire under 7505.21.

FAQ

What is the HS code for nickel bar?

The HS code for non-alloyed nickel bars and rods is 7505.11.

What is the difference between nickel bars and unwrought nickel?

Unwrought nickel (7502) consists of primary forms like ingots, while nickel bars (7505) are semi-manufactured products that have been worked into specific shapes like rods or profiles.