HS Code for Nickel foil

Nickel foil is classified under HS code 7506.20. Heading 75.06 covers nickel plates, sheets, strip, and foil. The subheading 7506.20 specifically applies to these products when they are made of nickel alloys. While the Harmonized System does not always provide a strict thickness cutoff for foil in Chapter 75, the term generally refers to very thin flat-rolled products. These materials are produced through cold-rolling processes to achieve precise thicknesses and specific mechanical properties. Nickel alloy foils are frequently used in battery technologies, electronics, and aerospace components where corrosion resistance and thermal stability are required. To be classified here, the product must be a flat-rolled solid, which may be in coils or not, and must meet the chemical requirements of a nickel alloy as defined in the Chapter 75 notes. If the product is made of unalloyed nickel, it would instead fall under 7506.10. The classification remains the same whether the foil is plain, embossed, or cut to shape, provided it has not assumed the character of an article classified elsewhere.

Products Included

• Nickel alloy battery grade foil
• Corrosion-resistant nickel alloy strip
• Thin-gauge nickel-chromium alloy sheets
• Nickel alloy shim stock
• Perforated nickel alloy foil

Common Misclassification

Nickel alloy foil is often confused with unalloyed nickel foil, which belongs under 7506.10. It can also be misclassified as nickel alloy wire (7505.22) if it is in very narrow strips that resemble wire. If the foil is backed with paper or plastic, it might be classified in other chapters depending on the material that provides the essential character.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Nickel foil?

Nickel foil made of nickel alloy is classified under HS code 7506.20. Unalloyed nickel foil is 7506.10.

What defines a nickel alloy for this classification?

A nickel alloy must contain more nickel than any other single element, and the total content of other elements must exceed 1.5% by weight.