Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Nickel Powders and Flakes (HS 750400) totaled $15.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Nickel Powders and Flakes paid $118K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNickel powders and flakes are finely divided forms of nickel produced by carbonyl decomposition, electrolytic deposition, or mechanical comminution, and are critical inputs for powder metallurgy, battery electrode manufacturing, conductive coatings, and catalysts. The US schedule subdivides this heading into nickel powders (7504000010) and nickel flakes (7504000050), with the distinction turning on particle morphology — equiaxed particles versus thin, platelet-shaped particles. Canada is the leading supplier, home to major carbonyl nickel powder producers, with the United Kingdom and Germany also significant sources. Particle size distribution, surface area, and apparent density specifications should be documented on commercial invoices, as these parameters can affect both classification and end-use qualification.
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The distinction is morphological: powders consist of roughly equiaxed or irregular particles, while flakes are thin, plate-like particles with a high aspect ratio (diameter-to-thickness). Carbonyl nickel and electrolytic nickel are typically powders; mechanically milled or rolled-and-fractured nickel produces flakes. Supplier technical data sheets specifying particle shape and aspect ratio are the most reliable classification support.
Battery technology — particularly nickel-metal hydride and nickel-rich lithium-ion cathode precursors — has become a major demand driver alongside traditional powder metallurgy (sintered parts, hard metals) and conductive ink or paste applications in electronics. Catalyst manufacturing for hydrogenation reactions also consumes significant volumes of fine nickel powder. The specific grade and purity required varies considerably across these sectors, which is why particle specifications on commercial documents matter for both classification and end-use compliance.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7504
Subheading 750400 · $15.8M of $15.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7504000010 | Nickel Powders | $11.6M | 1.02% | 4.18% | $118K |
| 7504000050 | Nickel Flakes | $128K | 0.00% | 9.11% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7504000010 | Nickel Powders | $15.7M |
| 7504000050 | Nickel Flakes | $37K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
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$11.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $120.8M of Nickel Powders and Flakes and exported $195.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Indonesia and Germany together take 48% of it.
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rate provision · imports
95.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.00% of imports for consumption.