Product classification
HS code for Nickel tube: 7507.11
Nickel, tubes and pipes, not alloyed.
Classification of nickel tube under HS 7507.11
Nickel tubes are classified under HS code 7507.11 based on their material composition and physical form. According to the Harmonized System, Chapter 75 covers nickel and articles thereof. Heading 7507 specifically addresses tubes, pipes, and tube or pipe fittings. The subheading 7507.11 is reserved for tubes and pipes made of non-alloyed nickel. To qualify as "not alloyed," the metal must contain at least 99% nickel plus cobalt by weight, provided that the cobalt content does not exceed 1.5% by weight, and other elements do not exceed specific limits defined in the Chapter 75 notes. These products are typically manufactured through processes such as extrusion or drawing and must have a uniform wall thickness and a single closed void along their entire length. They are used in chemical plants, heat exchangers, and aerospace applications where corrosion resistance is paramount. The classification depends strictly on the chemical purity of the nickel and the geometric consistency of the product as a hollow profile.
- Covers
- Seamless non-alloyed nickel tubes
- Welded non-alloyed nickel pipes
- Pure nickel hollow bars used for fluid transport
- Non-alloyed nickel tubing for heat exchangers
- Also under 7507.11
- Sandvik Materials Technology
- VDM Metals
- Special Metals
- Nippon Yakin Kogyo
- Sumitomo Metal Industries
Codes often confused with 7507.11
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 7507.11 with 7507.12, which covers tubes and pipes made of nickel alloys. The distinction rests entirely on the chemical composition; if the nickel content is less than 99% or if any other element exceeds the limits set in Note 1(b) to Chapter 75, the product must be moved to 7507.12. Additionally, importers often mistakenly look at heading 7304 or 7306, which cover iron or steel tubes. While these may look similar, the base metal takes precedence in the HS hierarchy. Another common mistake is classifying tube fittings under 7507.11; however, fittings such as elbows, sleeves, or flanges are specifically assigned to 7507.20, regardless of whether they are alloyed or not.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750711 (the code used for nickel tube), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750711 (the code used for nickel tube) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 15% 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 750711, not only nickel tube.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $7.8M 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $6.5M 20% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.3M 16% of world exports
World total: $33M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$4.1M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $4.1M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $3.0M 11% of world imports
World total: $27M 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 code for nickel tube
Brazil classifies nickel tube under NCM 7507.11.00: HS 7507.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel tube
What is the HS code for Nickel tube?
The HS code for Nickel tube is 750711 (Nickel; tubes and pipes, not alloyed). The HS code for non-alloyed nickel tubes and pipes is 7507.11.
How do I classify Nickel tube for customs?
Nickel tube is classified under HS code 750711 — Nickel; tubes and pipes, not alloyed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 7507.11 include nickel alloy tubes?
No, nickel alloy tubes are classified under HS code 7507.12. Code 7507.11 is strictly for non-alloyed nickel with at least 99% purity.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel tube (HS 750711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750711 (the code used for nickel tube) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($7.8M, 24% of world exports), the United States ($6.5M) and Germany ($5.3M). World exports came to about $33M, 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 tube (HS 750711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750711 (the code used for nickel tube) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $4.1M, 15% of world imports), India ($4.1M) and Germany ($3.0M). World imports came to about $27M, 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 tube the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750711 for Nickel tube 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 tube in Brazil?
In Brazil, nickel tube (HS 750711) is classified under NCM 7507.11.00.