Product classification
HS code for Nickel bar: 7505.11
Nickel, bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed.
Classification of nickel bar under HS 7505.11
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7505.11
- Special Metals pure nickel bar
- VDM Metals unalloyed nickel rod
- Haynes International pure nickel profile
- ATI pure nickel bar stock
Codes often confused with 7505.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel bar), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel bar) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 26% 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 750511, not only nickel bar.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $12M 31% of world exports
- 2 India $5.3M 14% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$4.6M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $12M 26% of world imports
- 2 Spain $7.7M 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.0M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $46M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 bar
Brazil splits HS 7505.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7505.11.10Unalloyed nickel bars
- 7505.11.21Hollow unalloyed nickel profiles
- 7505.11.29Non-hollow unalloyed nickel profiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel bar
What is the HS code for Nickel bar?
The HS code for Nickel bar is 750511 (Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed). The HS code for non-alloyed nickel bars and rods is 7505.11.
How do I classify Nickel bar for customs?
Nickel bar is classified under HS code 750511 — Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel bar (HS 750511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel bar) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($12M, 31% of world exports), India ($5.3M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $4.6M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 bar (HS 750511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel bar) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($12M, 26% of world imports), Spain ($7.7M) and Germany ($3.0M). World imports came to about $46M, 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 bar the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750511 for Nickel 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 bar in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 750511 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for nickel bar depends on the product's details: 7505.11.10 (Unalloyed nickel bars), 7505.11.21 (Hollow unalloyed nickel profiles), 7505.11.29 (Non-hollow unalloyed nickel profiles).