7506.20.10.00 - Cold-formed

This HTS category, 7506.20.10.00, specifically classifies nickel alloy plates, sheets, strip, and foil that have undergone a cold-forming process. Cold-forming involves shaping the metal at or near room temperature, a method that often imparts specific mechanical properties and surface finishes to the material. This category encompasses a range of nickel alloy products used in various industrial applications where precision and controlled characteristics are paramount.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 7506.20.30.00 ("Not cold-formed"), by the manufacturing process. While both fall under nickel alloy plates, sheets, strip, and foil, the "Cold-formed" designation signifies that the shaping occurred without heating the material significantly above room temperature, differentiating it from hot-formed or annealed products. This distinction is critical for importers and exporters as it can impact the material's physical attributes, suitability for certain end-uses, and potentially its valuation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 7506.20.10.00. Therefore, classification decisions at this level rely solely on identifying that the nickel alloy product is indeed a plate, sheet, strip, or foil and that it has been manufactured through a cold-forming method. Examples of such products could include thin nickel alloy foils used in electronic components or precisely shaped sheets for specialized aerospace applications, provided they meet the cold-formed criteria.