Other articles of nickel — HTS 7508
Other articles of nickel
Chapter 75 › Heading 7508
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 7508 is a 4-digit category for “other articles of nickel.” It generally covers finished or partly finished nickel goods that are not more specifically classified elsewhere in the nickel chapter or another heading. The word “other” means the product does not fit a more specific heading based on its form, function, or manufacturing stage.
To reach the correct 8-digit tariff line, start with the product’s objective characteristics: its nickel content and whether it is nickel or a nickel alloy, its physical form, how it was made, and its intended use. The subheadings commonly distinguish electroplating anodes from other nickel articles, with additional detail at the tariff-line level. The exact 8-digit choice must be confirmed against the current HTSUS text, legal notes, and statistical descriptions.
What to check
- Confirm that no more specific HTSUS heading covers the item before using heading 7508.
- Document the material composition, including whether the product is commercially pure nickel or a nickel alloy.
- Identify the article’s form and function—for example, whether it is an electroplating anode, a fabricated part, or another finished article.
- Compare the product’s construction and principal use with every available 8-digit description under heading 7508.
- Check the current HTSUS, relevant classification rulings, and supporting product documents; ask a customs broker or trade specialist when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 7508 summary
Other articles of nickel is a 4-digit product category containing 1 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7508.90 | Other |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7508.10.00.00 👉 | Cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire | 3% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7508?
Other articles of 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.