HS Code for Nickel plate

Nickel plates made of nickel alloys are classified under HS code 7506.20. Chapter 75 of the Harmonized System covers nickel and articles thereof, with heading 7506 specifically designated for plates, sheets, strip, and foil. The classification logic requires a distinction between 'unalloyed' nickel and 'nickel alloys.' Under the HS definitions, a nickel alloy is a metallic substance in which nickel predominates by weight over each of the other elements, provided the total content of other elements exceeds 1% or the content of cobalt exceeds 0.5%. The products under 7506.20 must meet the dimensional requirements of 'plates' or 'sheets,' which are typically flat-surfaced products, usually in rectangular shapes, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm. This code is essential for industrial materials like Monel, Inconel, or Hastelloy when they are rolled into plate or sheet form for use in chemical processing or aerospace applications.

Products Included

• Nickel-copper alloy plates (e.g., Monel)
• Nickel-chromium alloy sheets (e.g., Inconel)
• Nickel-molybdenum alloy strips
• Corrosion-resistant nickel alloy plates for marine use
• High-temperature nickel alloy sheets for turbine blades

Common Misclassification

Nickel alloy plates are frequently misclassified under 7506.10, which is reserved for non-alloyed (pure) nickel. It is critical to review the mill test report (MTR) to determine the exact chemical composition. Another common error is confusing plates with 'foil' (7506.20 also covers foil, but some jurisdictions may have different sub-thresholds) or with 'strips' that might be classified as 'wire' under 7505 if they do not meet the width-to-thickness ratios defined in the Chapter 75 notes. Furthermore, if the plate has been further worked into a specific part (like a machine component), it may move to a different chapter entirely.

FAQ

What is the HS code for nickel plate?

Nickel alloy plates are classified under HS code 7506.20, while pure nickel plates are under 7506.10.

What qualifies as a nickel alloy for this code?

A nickel alloy must have nickel as the predominant element and contain more than 1% of other elements by weight (or >0.5% cobalt).