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75

Official Chapter Guide

Nickel and nickel articles including non-alloyed and alloyed classifications based on element composition.

Tariff Landscape

Duty Landscape

Articles within this chapter often attract specific tariffs; importers should carefully verify duty rates.

Section 301 232 Implications

Nickel products may be subject to Section 232 tariffs due to broader metal trade policies.

ADD CVD Trends

Nickel and nickel alloy items have periodic attention for anti-dumping duties, especially from specific regions.

Classification Strategy

Common Mistakes

- Misclassifying nickel alloys due to misunderstanding elemental composition.

Complex Areas

- Distinguishing between nickel, not alloyed and nickel alloys.

High Risk Areas

- Misinterpretation of subheading 7508.10 concerning wire specifications.

Legal Framework

Executive Summary

Definitions

  • **Nickel, not alloyed**: Metal must be ≥99% nickel plus cobalt with <1.5% cobalt and restricted other elements (e.g., Iron ≤0.5%).
  • **Nickel alloys**: Nickel predominates but has >1.5% cobalt or exceeds other specified elemental limits.

Exclusions

  • Products with cross-sectional dimensions exceeding 6 mm under subheading 7508.10 are not considered 'wire'.
  • Any nickel with elements outside specified table limits is classified differently.
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