Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire
HS v2017 Code: 7505
About nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire
HS code 7505 covers the trade and production of nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire. Nickel is a vital industrial metal with a wide range of applications, from stainless steel production to electroplating and battery manufacturing. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting various downstream sectors, contributing to the overall strength of the global economy.
Production process
The production of nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire typically involves a series of metallurgical processes. Nickel ore is first extracted and refined to produce pure nickel metal. The refined nickel is then melted and cast into various shapes, such as billets or ingots. These semi-finished products are then further processed through techniques like rolling, drawing, or extrusion to create the desired nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the nickel bar, rod, profile, and wire industry include nickel ore, energy sources (such as electricity or natural gas), and specialized machinery for melting, casting, and shaping the metal. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, transportation infrastructure, and access to global markets to support the production and distribution of these nickel products.
Production outputs
The nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire produced under HS code 7505 are used as inputs for a wide range of industries. These nickel products are commonly used in the manufacture of 7218 Stainless steel, 8407 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, and 8501 Electric motors and generators. The versatility of nickel makes it an essential material for various applications, from construction and transportation to electronics and energy storage.
Family tree for nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/75'>75: Nickel and articles thereof</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7505'>7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire</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/v2017/7502'>7502: Nickel; unwrought</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7503'>7503: Nickel; waste and scrap</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7504'>7504: Nickel; powders and flakes</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/v2017/750511'>750511: Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed</a>"] B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/750512'>750512: Nickel; bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys</a>"] B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/750521'>750521: Nickel; wire, not alloyed</a>"] B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/750522'>750522: Nickel; wire, of nickel alloys</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level6 class K level6 class L level6 class M level6 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight