Nickel; waste and scrap
In plain English
This category covers nickel along with its waste and scrap materials. The classification does not create further divisions for these items, as all such goods fall under a single, undivided group.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
7503.00
Nickel; waste and scrap
Chapter 75 classification notes
Chapter 75 dominated by Indonesian + Russian + Canadian nickel; battery-grade nickel demand surged with EV adoption.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Nickel-plated steel (7210 — coated steel) vs. solid nickel (75).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 75
- 7501 — Nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of…
- 7502 — Nickel; unwrought
- 7504 — Nickel; powders and flakes
- 7505 — Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire
- 7506 — Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil
- 7507 — Nickel; tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows…
- 7508 — Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75