HS Code 7503
Nickel Waste and Scrap
HS code 7503 covers nickel waste and scrap, including metal turnings, shavings, and worn-out nickel items destined solely for the recovery of metal.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 7503 — Nickel Waste and Scrap
This code covers nickel-based debris resulting from the manufacture or mechanical working of nickel, as well as worn-out nickel articles. It is typically collected for recycling and remelting into new nickel products.
What's included
- Nickel turnings
- Nickel shavings
- Rejected nickel parts for remelting
- Spent nickel anodes
What's excluded
- Battery scrap → use
8548(Waste of primary cells and batteries is classified under heading 8548.)
Common examples
- Industrial nickel scrap
- Used nickel heating elements for recycling
- Nickel alloy turnings
Frequently asked questions
Can nickel scrap be shipped as general cargo?
While typically general cargo, many countries enforce strict environmental waste transit permits for scrap metal.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Annex VII waste shipment forms may be required for transboundary movements.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: USA, Germany, United Kingdom
- Top importers: China, India, Japan
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Key takeaway
Essential for the circular economy, covering all forms of nickel recycling feedstock.
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