Product classification
HS code for Nickel foil: 7506.20
Nickel, plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys.
Classification of nickel foil under HS 7506.20
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.
- Covers
- Nickel alloy battery grade foil
- Corrosion-resistant nickel alloy strip
- Thin-gauge nickel-chromium alloy sheets
- Nickel alloy shim stock
- Perforated nickel alloy foil
- Also under 7506.20
- Special Metals (Inconel, Monel)
- Haynes International (Hastelloy, Haynes)
- VDM Metals
- ATI Specialty Materials
- Aperam Alloys
Codes often confused with 7506.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel foil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel foil) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 11% 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 750620, not only nickel foil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $511M 30% of world exports
- 2 United States $476M 28% of world exports
- 3 Japan $171M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $197M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $194M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $167M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 code for nickel foil
Brazil classifies nickel foil under NCM 7506.20.00: HS 7506.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel foil
What is the HS code for Nickel foil?
The HS code for Nickel foil is 750620 (Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys). Nickel foil made of nickel alloy is classified under HS code 7506.20. Unalloyed nickel foil is 7506.10.
How do I classify Nickel foil for customs?
Nickel foil is classified under HS code 750620 — Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel foil (HS 750620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel foil) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($511M, 30% of world exports), the United States ($476M) and Japan ($171M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 foil (HS 750620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel foil) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($197M, 11% of world imports), China ($194M) and the United States ($167M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 foil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750620 for Nickel foil 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 foil in Brazil?
In Brazil, nickel foil (HS 750620) is classified under NCM 7506.20.00.