Unwrought nickel — HTS 7502
Unwrought nickel
Chapter 75 › Heading 7502
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7502 is a 4-digit product category for unwrought nickel. It generally covers nickel presented in a primary form—such as ingots, cathodes, pellets, briquettes, or similar forms—rather than finished articles made from nickel. “Unwrought” means the material has not been made into a more advanced shape or product through processes such as rolling, drawing, machining, or fabrication.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first determine whether the material is commercially pure or an alloy, then review the product’s exact form and composition. The relevant subheading and statistical suffix may distinguish types of unwrought nickel using details such as nickel content, alloying elements, or presentation. Use the HTSUS heading, subheading notes, and statistical descriptions together; when the facts are unclear, a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm that the goods are truly unwrought, and do not classify finished, rolled, drawn, machined, or fabricated nickel articles here without checking the applicable headings.
- Obtain the mill certificate or specification sheet showing nickel content, alloying elements, and any relevant chemical analysis.
- Identify the physical form at importation, such as ingot, cathode, pellet, briquette, or another primary form, and compare it with the HTSUS descriptions.
- Read the full 8-digit options and any section, chapter, or subheading notes rather than stopping at the 4-digit heading.
- Keep product records and, for difficult alloy or form questions, ask a qualified customs broker or request a binding classification ruling.
HTS heading 7502 summary
Unwrought nickel is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7502.10.00.00 👉 | Nickel, not alloyed | Free | — | 6.6¢/kg |
| 7502.20.00.00 👉 | Nickel alloys | Free | — | 6.6¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7502?
Unwrought nickel. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.