Chapter · Section XV

Chapter 75: Nickel and articles thereof

75
  • 0%–2%UK
  • 0%–3.3%EU
  • 0%–60%Türkiye
  • 0%–3%USA
  • US$43.4bnWorld trade in 2024

Chapter 75 of the Harmonized System has 8 headings and belongs to section XV (base metals and articles of base metal).

The UK Global Tariff divides chapter 75 into 20 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2% (average 0.2%). 17 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, chapter 75 covers 18 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 3.3%. 14 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides chapter 75 into 30 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 0% and 60% (average 20%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported chapter 75 goods worth US$43.4bn (−10% year on year).

The largest exporter was Indonesia (US$8.5bn), followed by the United States.

The biggest buyer was China, with imports of US$10.5bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 2% Third-country duty 20 tariff lines · average 0.2% EU Free – 3.3% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 0.6% Türkiye Free – 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 30 tariff lines · average 20% USA Free – 3% General (MFN) 28 tariff lines · average 2.2%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Headings 8

World trade in 2024

75 · US$43.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.1mUS$1.1m+US$49.2m+US$669.5m+> US$2.2bn

Exports: 157
  1. Indonesia: US$8.5bn
  2. United States: US$4.5bn
  3. Canada: US$3.5bn
  4. Norway: US$2.2bn
  5. China: US$2.2bn
  6. Australia: US$2.1bn
  7. Russia: US$2.1bn
  8. United Kingdom: US$2.1bn
  9. Germany: US$2.1bn
  10. Finland: US$1.5bn
  11. Japan: US$1.5bn
  12. France: US$1.3bn
  13. Zimbabwe: US$986.2m
  14. Netherlands: US$976.1m
  15. Italy: US$848.8m
  16. South Africa: US$669.5m
  17. Philippines: US$589.1m
  18. Austria: US$556.7m
  19. Madagascar: US$474.5m
  20. Sweden: US$464.8m
  21. Papua New Guinea: US$421.7m
  22. Taiwan: US$401.5m
  23. Mexico: US$328.3m
  24. Belgium: US$296.9m
  25. New Caledonia: US$285.5m
  26. Singapore: US$257.7m
  27. South Korea: US$241.1m
  28. India: US$232.2m
  29. Switzerland: US$229.5m
  30. Türkiye: US$228.5m
  31. Malaysia: US$155.3m
  32. Spain: US$153.6m
  33. Czechia: US$122.2m
  34. Brazil: US$112.7m
  35. Cuba: US$97.4m
  36. Saudi Arabia: US$70.3m
  37. Poland: US$66.5m
  38. Costa Rica: US$49.2m
  39. Luxembourg: US$45.8m
  40. Hong Kong SAR China: US$40.1m
  41. Denmark: US$37m
  42. United Arab Emirates: US$36.8m
  43. Estonia: US$35m
  44. Thailand: US$34.2m
  45. Ireland: US$30.8m
  46. Israel: US$30.7m
  47. Uzbekistan: US$27.1m
  48. Morocco: US$19.1m
  49. Kazakhstan: US$15.6m
  50. Slovenia: US$14.9m
  51. Hungary: US$13.9m
  52. Bulgaria: US$13.9m
  53. Romania: US$11.6m
  54. Tunisia: US$8.3m
  55. Bahrain: US$8m
  56. Slovakia: US$7.2m
  57. Vietnam: US$7.2m
  58. Congo - Kinshasa: US$6.5m
  59. Serbia: US$6.5m
  60. Laos: US$5.7m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Indonesia US$8.5bn 19.7%
2 United States US$4.5bn 10.4%
3 Canada US$3.5bn 8.1%
4 Norway US$2.2bn 5.1%
5 China US$2.2bn 5%
6 Australia US$2.1bn 4.9%
7 Russia US$2.1bn 4.9%
8 United Kingdom US$2.1bn 4.9%
9 Germany US$2.1bn 4.8%
10 Finland US$1.5bn 3.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$10.5bn 24.3%
2 United States US$3.6bn 8.4%
3 Japan US$3.3bn 7.5%
4 Netherlands US$2.2bn 5.2%
5 Germany US$2.1bn 4.9%
6 Norway US$1.8bn 4.2%
7 United Kingdom US$1.8bn 4.1%
8 France US$1.6bn 3.8%
9 South Korea US$1.4bn 3.3%
10 Italy US$1.3bn 2.9%

Chapter notes

Subheading notes

1. In this chapter, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them:

  1. (a) Nickel, not alloyed:

    Metal containing by weight at least 99 % of nickel plus cobalt, provided that:

    1. (1) the cobalt content by weight does not exceed 1,5 %, and

    2. (2) the content by weight of any other element does not exceed the limit specified in the following table:

      ElementLimiting content % by weight
      FeIron0,5
      OOxygen0,4
      Other elements, each0,3

  2. (b) Nickel alloys:

    Metallic substances in which nickel predominates by weight over each of the other elements provided that:

    1. (1) the content by weight of cobalt exceeds 1,5 %,

    2. (2) the content by weight of at least one of the other elements is greater than the limit specified in the foregoing table, or

    3. (3) the total content by weight of elements other than nickel plus cobalt exceeds 1 %.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of note 9(c) to Section XV, for the purposes of subheading 750810 the term ‘wire’ applies only to products, whether or not in coils, of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6 mm.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for nickel and articles thereof?

Nickel and articles thereof make up HS chapter 75, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on nickel and articles thereof in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 75 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on nickel and articles thereof in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 75 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 3.3%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most nickel and articles thereof?

Indonesia, with US$8.5bn in 2024 (19.7% of world exports).