Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil
HS v2022 Code: 7506
About nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil
HS code 7506 covers the production and trade of nickel plates, sheets, strip, and foil. Nickel is a vital industrial metal with a wide range of applications, from stainless steel production to electroplating and battery manufacturing. The nickel products covered under this code are essential raw materials for many industries, making this a crucial segment of the global metals and mining sector.
Production process
Nickel plates, sheets, strip, and foil are typically produced through a combination of metallurgical processes. The raw nickel is first extracted from ore deposits and refined to a high purity. It is then cast into ingots or billets, which are subsequently rolled, extruded, or otherwise mechanically worked to achieve the desired thickness and shape. Advanced techniques like electroplating may also be used to produce specialized nickel products.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the production of nickel plates, sheets, strip, and foil include refined nickel metal, as well as various alloying elements such as chromium, iron, and copper. Specialized rolling and forming equipment, as well as energy sources like electricity and natural gas, are also essential for the manufacturing process.
Production outputs
The nickel products covered under HS code 7506 are widely used as raw materials and components in a diverse range of industries. The output from this industry is often consumed by manufacturers of 7307 Tube or pipe fittings, 7308 Structures and parts of structures, and 8407 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, among others. These nickel-based materials are valued for their corrosion resistance, strength, and thermal properties.
Family tree for nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/75'>75: Nickel and articles thereof</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7506'>7506: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil</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/v2022/7504'>7504: Nickel; powders and flakes</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7505'>7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire</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/v2022/750610'>750610: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed</a>"] B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/750620'>750620: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil, 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 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