Product classification

HS code for Nickel powder: 7504.00

Nickel, powders and flakes.

Classification of nickel powder under HS 7504.00

Nickel powders and flakes are classified under HS code 7504.00. This is a specific heading within Chapter 75 that encompasses nickel in a finely divided state. Unlike other nickel products that are differentiated by whether they are alloyed or unalloyed, heading 7504.00 covers all nickel powders and flakes regardless of their chemical purity or alloy content. The technical definition of 'powder' usually refers to particles of which at least 90% by weight pass through a sieve with a mesh aperture of 1 mm. Flakes are typically produced by mechanical flattening of particles and are used extensively in conductive coatings and pigments. This classification is vital for industries involved in powder metallurgy, battery manufacturing (such as NiMH or NiCd batteries), and the production of specialized catalysts. The uniform nature of this heading simplifies classification as it removes the need to distinguish between alloyed and pure nickel at the four-digit level.

Covers
  • Spherical nickel powder for additive manufacturing (3D printing)
  • Nickel flakes for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding
  • Carbonyl nickel powder for high-purity applications
  • Nickel alloy powders for thermal spray coating
  • Dendritic nickel powder for battery electrode production
Also under 7504.00
  • BASF nickel powder
  • Vale carbonyl nickel powder
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining nickel flakes
  • Sandvik Osprey nickel alloy powders

Codes often confused with 7504.00

Common mistake. Nickel powder is sometimes misclassified as nickel waste and scrap under heading 7503.00. While scrap may be finely divided, 7504.00 is intended for products specifically manufactured to a certain particle size or shape. Another error involves 2825.40, which covers nickel oxides and hydroxides; these are chemical compounds, whereas 7504.00 is for metallic nickel. Additionally, if the nickel powder is mixed with a binder and prepared as a finished ink or paint, it should be classified in Chapter 32 rather than Chapter 75.

7503.00Nickel; waste and scrap2825.40Nickel oxides and hydroxides

Top exporters and importers of HS 750400 (the code used for nickel powder), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750400 (the code used for nickel powder) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 32% 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 750400, not only nickel powder.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Canada $352M
  2. 2 Australia $186M
  3. 3 Japan $163M

World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 South Korea $451M
  2. 2 Japan $152M
  3. 3 United States $103M

World total: $1.4B 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 codes for nickel powder

Brazil splits HS 7504.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about nickel powder

What is the HS code for Nickel powder?

The HS code for Nickel powder is 750400 (Nickel; powders and flakes). The HS code for all nickel powders and flakes is 7504.00.

How do I classify Nickel powder for customs?

Nickel powder is classified under HS code 750400 — Nickel; powders and flakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are nickel flakes classified differently than powders?

No, both nickel powders and nickel flakes are grouped together under the same HS code, 7504.00.

Which countries are the top exporters of nickel powder (HS 750400)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750400 (the code used for nickel powder) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($352M, 23% of world exports), Australia ($186M) and Japan ($163M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 powder (HS 750400)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 750400 (the code used for nickel powder) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($451M, 32% of world imports), Japan ($152M) and the United States ($103M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 powder the same in all countries?

The base HS code 750400 for Nickel powder 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 powder in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 750400 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for nickel powder depends on the product's details: 7504.00.10 (Unalloyed nickel powders and flakes), 7504.00.90 (Nickel alloy powders and flakes).