Chapter 75
HTS codes for nickel
Nickel and articles thereof.
- Headings
- 8
- Tariff lines
- 29
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2% to 3%, with 7 duty-free lines
Headings in Chapter 75
- 7501Nickel mattes, nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy2
- 7502Unwrought nickel2
- 7503Nickel waste and scrap1
- 7504Nickel powders and flakes2
- 7505Nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire10
- 7506Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil6
- 7507Nickel tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)3
- 7508Other articles of nickel3
Documents required to import Chapter 75 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 75 cover?
- Chapter 75 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers nickel and articles thereof. It contains 8 four-digit headings and 29 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 75 goods?
- General duty rates from 2% to 3%, with 7 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 75?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.