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HS 75.08 Heading · Base Metals & Articles

Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75

HS heading 75.08 covers Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75. Within Chapter 75 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$16.7M
Share of Chapter 75
9.7%
Rank in its chapter
#4 of 8

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 75.08 covers Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with nickel — into 2 duty lines shown below. India is largely an importer of primary nickel, with limited exports of nickel articles and alloys. For sourcing it falls under our Handicrafts & Home Decor desk, where India runs deep cluster capacity. India exported $16.7M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 9.7% of all Chapter 75 exports, ranking #4 of 8 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

75.08 is the four-digit HS heading for nickel. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many base metals & articles lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 75.08

The Harmonised System breaks Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75 into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

Turn this code into a sourcing plan

HS 75.08 maps to live sourcing categories — jump straight to the sector and products we ship under it.

Top destinations for Chapter 75 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 USA $22.6M
#2 United Kingdom $15.6M
#3 Saudi Arabia $15.4M
#4 Mexico $11.2M
#5 China $10.4M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Nickel and articles thereof

Jump to the other headings classified under 75 — hover a code for its description.

Working out import duty for HS 75.08 into your market? See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.

Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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