Nickel; unwrought, not alloyed

HS code 750210 covers the import and export of unwrought, unalloyed nickel. Nickel is a hard, silvery-white metal that is highly resistant to corrosion and has a wide range of industrial applications. As a key component in the production of stainless steel, nickel plays a vital role in the global manufacturing industry, contributing to the construction, transportation, and energy sectors, among others. The trade of unwrought nickel is an important part of the broader metals and minerals industry, which is a significant driver of economic activity worldwide.

Unwrought, unalloyed nickel is typically produced through the mining and processing of nickel-containing ores. The main production techniques involve extracting the nickel from the ore, refining it to remove impurities, and then casting or compacting the pure nickel into various forms, such as ingots, pellets, or briquettes, for distribution and further processing.

The primary inputs required for the production of unwrought, unalloyed nickel include nickel-bearing ores, such as laterite or sulfide ores, as well as energy sources, machinery, and specialized equipment for mining, processing, and refining the nickel. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in metallurgy and mining operations.

The main output of HS code 750210 is unwrought, unalloyed nickel, which is then used as a key input for the production of 720810 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, 721810 Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, and other 750300 Nickel waste and scrap and 750400 Nickel powders and flakes products.