Nickel; powders and flakes
HS v2022 Code: 7504
About nickel; powders and flakes
HS code 7504 covers the trade of nickel powders and flakes, which are essential materials in various industrial applications. Nickel is a versatile metal with high corrosion resistance, strength, and thermal and electrical conductivity, making it a crucial component in numerous manufacturing processes. The global nickel industry plays a significant role in the broader economy, supporting industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and construction.
Production process
Nickel powders and flakes are typically produced through mechanical or chemical processes. Mechanical methods involve grinding or atomizing molten nickel to create fine particles, while chemical processes often utilize reduction of nickel salts or decomposition of nickel compounds. These production techniques aim to create nickel powders and flakes with specific particle sizes, shapes, and purity levels to meet the diverse requirements of end-users.
Production inputs
The production of nickel powders and flakes requires several key inputs, including high-purity nickel as the primary raw material, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for grinding, atomizing, or chemical processing. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are necessary to power the production facilities. The availability and cost of these inputs can significantly impact the overall competitiveness of the nickel powder and flake industry.
Production outputs
Nickel powders and flakes produced under HS code 7504 are used as feedstock for a wide range of applications, including the manufacture of 7505 Nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire, 7506 Nickel plates, sheets, strip, and foil, and 7507 Nickel tubes, pipes, and fittings. These nickel-based materials are also utilized in the production of batteries, catalysts, and various metal alloys, contributing to the growth and development of numerous industries.
Family tree for nickel; powders and flakes
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/75'>75: Nickel and articles thereof</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7504'>7504: Nickel; powders and flakes</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7501'>7501: Nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7502'>7502: Nickel; unwrought</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7503'>7503: Nickel; waste and scrap</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7505'>7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7506'>7506: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil</a>"] A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7507'>7507: Nickel; tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"] A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7508'>7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75</a>"] B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/750400'>750400: Nickel; powders and flakes</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 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