Chapter 7502 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 75.02
Aerospace Nickel Pellets
Aerospace-grade nickel pellets with 99.95% nickel content, produced to AMS 7503 specifications for vacuum arc remelting in superalloy production. These pellets are unwrought feedstock, not yet worked into any semi-finished or finished form, and meet the definition of nickel, not alloyed under subheading note 1(a).
7502.10.00Battery-Grade Nickel Pellets
Ultra-high purity nickel pellets (99.99% Ni) with low sulfur and carbon content, designed for NMC battery cathode precursor production. These pellets are in unwrought form, optimized for dissolution in precursor manufacturing, and qualify as nickel, not alloyed under subheading note 1(a).
7502.10.00Electrolytic Nickel Rounds
Electrolytic nickel rounds, cylindrical in shape with 99.9% purity, used directly in melting furnaces for alloy production. These rounds are unwrought because they are in a raw, unprocessed state despite their discrete shape, and meet the definition of nickel, not alloyed.
7502.10.00Electrolytic Nickel Target Material
High-purity nickel slabs (99.995% Ni) used as sputtering targets for thin-film deposition. Although they have precise dimensions, they are considered unwrought because they are primarily melted down for further processing, and they meet the definition of nickel, not alloyed.
7502.10.00Full Plate Nickel Cathodes
Full plate electrolytic nickel cathodes, measuring 1.25m x 0.65m and weighing 12-15kg each, with 99.90% purity. These cathodes are the industry standard for remelting and are considered unwrought nickel, not alloyed, as they are directly produced by electrolysis without further working.
7502.10.00Nickel 99.95% Pure Cathode
High-purity nickel cathode sheets produced via electrolytic refining, containing at least 99.95% nickel with minimal impurities. These unwrought sheets serve as raw material for further processing into rods, wires, or other products, and meet the definition of nickel, not alloyed.
7502.10.00Nickel Briquettes 99.8% Pure
Compressed nickel briquettes made from electrolytic nickel powder, containing 99.8% nickel, used in stainless steel production. Briquetting is a consolidation process that does not constitute working, so the briquettes remain unwrought nickel, not alloyed.
7502.10.00Nickel Cut Cathodes
Guillotine-sheared nickel cathode pieces (10-50kg) cut from full plates, maintaining 99.8% minimum purity. Shearing for transport convenience does not constitute wrought processing, so these pieces remain unwrought nickel, not alloyed.
7502.10.00Nickel Melting Pellets
Uniform 15g nickel pellets (99.85% Ni) optimized for induction furnace melting in specialty alloy production. The pellet form improves melting efficiency without any wrought processing, and the product meets the definition of nickel, not alloyed.
7502.10.00Nickel Rounds for Battery Production
Nickel rounds with 99.9% purity, specifically sized for nickel-metal hydride battery manufacturing. These unwrought pellets dissolve completely during the alloying process and meet the definition of nickel, not alloyed under subheading note 1(a).
7502.10.00Primary Nickel Cathodes Class 1
Class 1 primary nickel cathodes meeting LME Grade A specifications (99.80% min Ni), produced via hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processes from nickel sulfide ores. These are standard unwrought nickel products, not alloyed, and fall under tariff item 7502.10.00.
7502.20.00AL-6XN Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy Ingots
AL-6XN is a super-austenitic stainless steel containing approximately 24% nickel, along with iron, chromium, and molybdenum. Despite its stainless characteristics, it qualifies as a nickel alloy under the Customs Tariff because nickel predominates by weight over each other element. These unwrought ingots are used as melting stock for marine and chemical processing equipment.
7502.20.00Alloy 20 Nickel-Iron-Chromium-Molybdenum Ingots
Alloy 20 is an austenitic nickel-iron-chromium alloy with copper and molybdenum additions, designed for resistance to sulfuric acid. With nickel content around 32-38%, it meets the definition of a nickel alloy where nickel predominates by weight. These unwrought ingots serve as melting stock for pharmaceutical and food processing equipment.
7502.20.00C-22 Hastelloy Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Billets
Hastelloy C-22 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy with tungsten additions, providing exceptional resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. With nickel content around 56%, it clearly qualifies as a nickel alloy. These billets are unwrought forms intended for hot working into corrosion-resistant equipment.
7502.20.00Custom 455 Nickel-Martensitic Precipitation Alloy Slabs
Custom 455 is a martensitic precipitation-hardening alloy with nickel as the predominant element, along with chromium, titanium, and copper. These slabs are double vacuum melted and supplied in unwrought form for aerospace structural applications. The nickel content exceeds 50%, making it a nickel alloy under the tariff.
7502.20.00Greek Ascoloy Nickel-Chromium-Manganese Alloy Slabs
Greek Ascoloy is an age-hardenable nickel-chromium-manganese alloy used for high-strength valves and fittings. Nickel predominates by weight, classifying it as a nickel alloy. These unwrought slabs are supplied for further processing into components requiring corrosion resistance and strength.
7502.20.00Hastelloy C-276 Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium Alloy Slabs
Hastelloy C-276 is a nickel-molybdenum-chromium superalloy designed for extreme corrosion resistance in acidic environments. Nickel predominates by weight, making it a nickel alloy under the tariff. These unwrought slabs are used in pollution control and chemical processing equipment.
7502.20.00Incoloy 825 Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Ingots
Incoloy 825 is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy with copper, molybdenum, and titanium additions for enhanced corrosion resistance. Nickel content is approximately 38-46%, making it a nickel alloy where nickel predominates. These unwrought ingots are used in oil & gas, nuclear, and chemical industries.
7502.20.00Inconel 625 Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy Ingots
Inconel 625 is a high-performance nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy with nickel content around 58%, making it a nickel alloy by weight. These unwrought ingots are used as melting stock for products requiring exceptional corrosion resistance in seawater and chemical environments. The material is supplied in cast form for further processing.
7502.20.00Monel 400 Copper-Nickel Alloy Billets
Monel 400 is a nickel-copper alloy with nickel content around 63-70%, making it a nickel alloy where nickel predominates by weight. These unwrought billets are cast for hot working into marine and chemical processing components. The alloy offers excellent resistance to seawater corrosion.
7502.20.00Nimonic 80A Nickel-Chromium Alloy Billets
Nimonic 80A is a nickel-chromium alloy strengthened with titanium and aluminum for high-temperature applications. Nickel content is approximately 70%, making it a nickel alloy. These unwrought billets are used for turbine blades and other components requiring creep resistance up to 815°C.
7502.20.00Ni-Span C Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloy Ingots
Ni-Span C is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy with controlled thermal expansion properties, containing approximately 42% nickel. Nickel predominates by weight, classifying it as a nickel alloy. These unwrought ingots are used for precision instruments and clocks requiring dimensional stability.
7502.20.00Pyromet 860 Nickel-Chromium-Vanadium Alloy Billets
Pyromet 860 is a nickel-chromium-vanadium alloy with age-hardening properties for high-strength aerospace fasteners and turbine components. Nickel content exceeds 50%, making it a nickel alloy. These unwrought billets are supplied for further processing.
7502.20.00Rene 41 Nickel-Based Superalloy Slabs
Rene 41 is a precipitation-hardening nickel-based superalloy with chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, and titanium for high-temperature gas turbine components. Nickel content is approximately 55%, making it a nickel alloy. These unwrought slabs are used for further processing into turbine parts.
7502.20.00Udimet 720 Nickel-Based Superalloy Ingots
Udimet 720 is a nickel-based superalloy with balanced creep and fatigue resistance for advanced turbine disks. Nickel content is approximately 57%, making it a nickel alloy. These unwrought ingots are supplied for powder metallurgy processing or further melting.
7502.20.00Waspaloy Nickel-Cobalt-Chromium-Aluminum Alloy Billets
Waspaloy is an age-hardenable nickel-base superalloy containing cobalt, chromium, aluminum, and titanium for aircraft engine components. Nickel content is approximately 58%, making it a nickel alloy. These unwrought billets are used for components requiring strength up to 760°C.