Chapter 75
Nickel and Articles Thereof
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-04-09 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 75 contains 43 HTS lines covering nickel and articles thereof. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 3%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
7501 — Nickel mattes, nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy
#Heading 7501 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
7501
Nickel mattes, nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy:
Free
7501.10.00.00
Nickel mattes
Free
7501.20.00.00
Nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7501 | Nickel mattes, nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7501.10.00.00 | Nickel mattes | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7501.20.00.00 | Nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
7502 — Unwrought nickel
#Heading 7502 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
7502
Unwrought nickel:
Free
7502.10.00.00
Nickel, not alloyed
Free
7502.20.00.00
Nickel alloys
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7502 | Unwrought nickel: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7502.10.00.00 | Nickel, not alloyed | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7502.20.00.00 | Nickel alloys | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
7503 — Nickel waste and scrap
#Heading 7503 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7503.00.00.00 | Nickel waste and scrap | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
7504 — Nickel powders and flakes
#Heading 7504 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
7504.00.00
Nickel powders and flakes
Free
7504.00.00.10
Powders
Free
7504.00.00.50
Flakes
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7504.00.00 | Nickel powders and flakes | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7504.00.00.10 | Powders | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7504.00.00.50 | Flakes | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
7505 — Nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire
#Heading 7505 contains 15 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
7505
Nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire:
Free
7505.11
Of nickel, not alloyed:
Free
7505.11.10.00
Cold-formed
3%
7505.11.30.00
Not cold-formed
2.6%
7505.11.50.00
Profiles
3%
7505.12
Of nickel alloys:
Free
7505.12.10.00
Cold-formed
3%
7505.12.30.00
Not cold-formed
2.5%
7505.12.50.00
Profiles
3%
7505.21
Of nickel, not alloyed:
Free
7505.21.10.00
Cold-formed
3%
7505.21.50.00
Not cold-formed
2.6%
7505.22
Of nickel alloys:
Free
7505.22.10.00
Cold-formed
3%
7505.22.50.00
Not cold-formed
2.6%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7505 | Nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7505.11 | Of nickel, not alloyed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7505.11.10.00 | Cold-formed | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.11.30.00 | Not cold-formed | 2.6% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.11.50.00 | Profiles | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.12 | Of nickel alloys: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7505.12.10.00 | Cold-formed | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.12.30.00 | Not cold-formed | 2.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.12.50.00 | Profiles | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.21 | Of nickel, not alloyed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7505.21.10.00 | Cold-formed | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.21.50.00 | Not cold-formed | 2.6% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.22 | Of nickel alloys: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7505.22.10.00 | Cold-formed | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7505.22.50.00 | Not cold-formed | 2.6% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
7506 — Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil
#Heading 7506 contains 9 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
7506
Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil:
Free
7506.10
Of nickel, not alloyed:
Free
7506.10.05.00
Not exceeding 0.15 mm in thickness
2.5%
7506.10.10.00
Cold-formed
3%
7506.10.30.00
Not cold-formed
2.5%
7506.20
Of nickel alloys:
Free
7506.20.05.00
Not exceeding 0.15 mm in thickness
3%
7506.20.10.00
Cold-formed
3%
7506.20.30.00
Not cold-formed
2.5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7506 | Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7506.10 | Of nickel, not alloyed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7506.10.05.00 | Not exceeding 0.15 mm in thickness | 2.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7506.10.10.00 | Cold-formed | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7506.10.30.00 | Not cold-formed | 2.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7506.20 | Of nickel alloys: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7506.20.05.00 | Not exceeding 0.15 mm in thickness | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7506.20.10.00 | Cold-formed | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7506.20.30.00 | Not cold-formed | 2.5% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
7507 — Nickel tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)
#Heading 7507 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
7507
Nickel tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves):
Free
7507.11.00.00
Of nickel, not alloyed
2%
7507.12.00.00
Of nickel alloys
2%
7507.20.00.00
Tube or pipe fittings
3%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7507 | Nickel tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves): | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7507.11.00.00 | Of nickel, not alloyed | 2% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7507.12.00.00 | Of nickel alloys | 2% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7507.20.00.00 | Tube or pipe fittings | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
7508 — Other articles of nickel
#Heading 7508 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
7508
Other articles of nickel:
Free
7508.10.00.00
Cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire
3%
7508.90
Other:
Free
7508.90.10.00
Stranded wire
3%
7508.90.50.00
Other
3%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7508 | Other articles of nickel: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7508.10.00.00 | Cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7508.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 7508.90.10.00 | Stranded wire | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 7508.90.50.00 | Other | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 75
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 75). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 7.5%–100%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. Rates vary by product list and category: Lists 1–3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5%, with four-year review increases up to 100% on strategic sectors (EVs, semiconductors, solar, medical equipment). Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Section 122 surcharge (Sec. 122: 15%)
- A 15% global surcharge on all imports enacted under Section 122 authority after the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling struck down IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs. USMCA-qualifying goods are exempt. Stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232)
- Tariffs on qualifying steel, aluminum, copper, and derivative products imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds. Rates now vary by product bucket and current Chapter 99 treatment.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.