Product classification
HS code for Nickel rod: 7505.11
Nickel, bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed.
Classification of nickel rod under HS 7505.11
Nickel rods and bars of unalloyed nickel are classified under HS code 7505.11. This classification applies to solid products that have a uniform cross-section along their entire length, such as circles, ovals, rectangles, or regular polygons. To be classified here, the product must be in straight lengths and not in coils (which would typically classify it as wire). The material must be unalloyed nickel, meaning it contains at least 99% nickel plus cobalt by weight. These rods are often used as raw material for machining components or as electrodes in plating processes. The classification is strictly based on the geometric shape and the purity of the metal, following the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Unalloyed nickel round bars
- Square or rectangular nickel rods
- Hexagonal nickel bars
- Unalloyed nickel profiles and shapes
- Also under 7505.11
- Special Metals pure nickel bar
- VDM Metals unalloyed nickel rod
- Haynes International pure nickel profile
- ATI pure nickel bar stock
Codes often confused with 7505.11
Common mistake. Nickel rods are often confused with nickel wire, which is classified under 7505.21. The primary difference is the packaging: wire is imported in coils, whereas rods are in straight lengths. Another common error is using 7505.11 for alloyed rods (like Inconel bars), which should actually be classified under 7505.12. Furthermore, if the rod has been further processed into a specific tool or part, it may be classified in Chapters 82, 84, or 85 depending on its function.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel rod), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel rod) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 26% 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 750511, not only nickel rod.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $12M 31% of world exports
- 2 India $5.3M 14% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$4.6M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $12M 26% of world imports
- 2 Spain $7.7M 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.0M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $46M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 rod
Brazil splits HS 7505.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7505.11.10Unalloyed nickel bars
- 7505.11.21Hollow unalloyed nickel profiles
- 7505.11.29Non-hollow unalloyed nickel profiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel rod
What is the HS code for Nickel rod?
The HS code for Nickel rod is 750511 (Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed).
How do I classify Nickel rod for customs?
Nickel rod is classified under HS code 750511 — Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for unalloyed nickel rod?
The HS code for unalloyed nickel bars, rods, and profiles is 7505.11.
What is the difference between a nickel rod and a nickel profile?
A rod has a standard geometric cross-section (like a circle), while a profile has a more complex or irregular cross-section, but both are classified under 7505.11 if unalloyed.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel rod (HS 750511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel rod) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($12M, 31% of world exports), India ($5.3M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $4.6M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 rod (HS 750511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750511 (the code used for nickel rod) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($12M, 26% of world imports), Spain ($7.7M) and Germany ($3.0M). World imports came to about $46M, 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 rod the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750511 for Nickel rod 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 rod in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 750511 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for nickel rod depends on the product's details: 7505.11.10 (Unalloyed nickel bars), 7505.11.21 (Hollow unalloyed nickel profiles), 7505.11.29 (Non-hollow unalloyed nickel profiles).