7505 - Nickel bars, rods, profiles and wire:

This HTS category, 7505, encompasses nickel in various wrought forms, specifically bars, rods, profiles, and wire. These products are characterized by their solid cross-sections and are typically produced through processes like extrusion, drawing, or rolling. The classification focuses on finished or semi-finished nickel articles, differentiating them from unwrought nickel or other forms of nickel articles.

Distinguishing 7505 from its sibling categories within the broader HTS system involves recognizing its specific material and form. For instance, while other categories might cover finished goods made *from* nickel, or different base metals altogether, 7505 is strictly for the semi-finished nickel forms themselves. It is crucial to identify the material as predominantly nickel and the shape as one of the specified forms (bars, rods, profiles, or wire) to ensure correct classification.

Within this category, further subdivisions are made to distinguish between different product forms: "Bars, rods and profiles" and "Wire." This division is based on the dimensional characteristics and manufacturing processes. "Bars, rods and profiles" generally refer to solid shapes with consistent cross-sections that are typically larger and may have more complex profiles. "Wire," on the other hand, denotes a product of substantially uniform cross-section, typically round, but potentially square or rectangular, with a significantly smaller diameter.