Product classification
HS code for Nickel plate: 7506.20
Nickel, plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys.
Classification of nickel plate under HS 7506.20
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel plate) 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 plate.
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 plate
Brazil classifies nickel plate 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 plate
What is the HS code for Nickel plate?
The HS code for Nickel plate is 750620 (Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys). Nickel alloy plates are classified under HS code 7506.20, while pure nickel plates are under 7506.10.
How do I classify Nickel plate for customs?
Nickel plate is classified under HS code 750620 — Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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).
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel plate (HS 750620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel plate) 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 plate (HS 750620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750620 (the code used for nickel plate) 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 plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750620 for Nickel plate 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 plate in Brazil?
In Brazil, nickel plate (HS 750620) is classified under NCM 7506.20.00.