Nickel; unwrought

HS v2017 Code: 7502

About nickel; unwrought

HS code 7502 covers the trade of unwrought nickel, a versatile non-ferrous metal with a wide range of industrial applications. Nickel is a crucial component in the production of stainless steel, superalloys, and various other metal alloys, making it an essential material for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction. As a result, the global nickel trade plays a significant role in supporting the broader economy and enabling the development of advanced technologies.

Production process

Nickel is primarily produced through the mining and processing of nickel-containing ores. The main production techniques involve mineral extraction, smelting, and refining to obtain pure, unwrought nickel. These processes often involve complex metallurgical techniques, including roasting, leaching, and electroplating, to separate and purify the nickel from other elements present in the ore.

Production inputs

The production of unwrought nickel requires several key inputs, including nickel-bearing ores, such as laterite and sulfide ores, as well as various energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, to power the smelting and refining processes. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as furnaces, reactors, and electrolytic cells, are essential for the efficient extraction and purification of nickel.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 7502 is unwrought nickel, which is then used as a raw material for the production of 7505 Nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire, 7506 Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil, and 7507 Nickel tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings. These nickel-based products are further utilized in the manufacturing of a wide range of goods, including 8407 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, 8408 (Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)), and 8411 Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines.

Family tree for nickel; unwrought

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/75'>75: Nickel and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7502'>7502: Nickel; unwrought</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7501'>7501: Nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7503'>7503: Nickel; waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7504'>7504: Nickel; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7505'>7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7506'>7506: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7507'>7507: Nickel; tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7508'>7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75</a>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/750210'>750210: Nickel; unwrought, not alloyed</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/750220'>750220: Nickel; unwrought, alloys</a>"]


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