7508 - Other articles of nickel:

This HTS category, 7508, encompasses "Other articles of nickel" not specifically enumerated in preceding headings within Chapter 75. It serves as a residual category for nickel-based articles that do not fit into more defined classifications such as nickel bars, rods, profiles, plates, sheets, strip, foil, wire, or powder. The primary classification criterion here is the material composition, requiring the article to be predominantly of nickel or its alloys, and its classification under this heading is contingent on it not being classifiable under any earlier, more specific nickel headings or within other chapters of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Given the broad scope of Chapter 75, it is crucial to differentiate 7508 from its sibling categories. While other headings in Chapter 75 detail specific forms of nickel (e.g., 7505 for bars and rods, 7506 for plates and sheets), 7508 captures those nickel articles that do not conform to these established forms or are of a composite nature that doesn't lend itself to a single specific form classification. It is important to note that this category does not extend to goods where nickel is merely a plating or a minor component; the article must be fundamentally an article of nickel.

Within this broad category, further distinctions are made at the subheading level. Subheading 7508.10.00.00 specifically identifies "cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire," providing a defined group of woven or formed nickel wire products. The remaining "Other" articles of nickel fall under subheading 7508.90, which, in turn, requires further analysis to determine the precise nature and intended use of the article to ensure accurate classification. This structure allows for the capture of a wide array of nickel articles while still providing some level of specific detail for common forms like nickel mesh.