7504.00.00.50 - Flakes

This HTS category, 7504.00.00.50, specifically covers nickel in the form of flakes. Nickel flakes are characterized by their thin, irregular, and typically disc-like or scale-like shapes, produced through processes such as atomization or spraying of molten nickel. These physical properties distinguish them from other forms of nickel covered in Chapter 75.

It is crucial to differentiate these flakes from the sibling category, 7504.00.00.10, which pertains to nickel powders. While both are comminuted forms of nickel, powders consist of much finer, granular particles, whereas flakes are broader and flatter. The manufacturing process and resulting morphology are the primary determinants for classification between these two specific headings.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 7504.00.00.50. Therefore, the focus remains on ensuring that the material unequivocally meets the definition of nickel flakes, typically utilized in applications such as battery manufacturing, catalysts, or as a component in certain alloys and chemical compounds where its specific surface area and form are advantageous.