Nickel waste and scrap
1 declarable lines
Heading 7503 covers nickel waste and scrap. It has one declarable line, 7503.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free, so there are no separate subheadings to choose among.
Products in this heading
- Nickel machining turnings
- Nickel borings
- Nickel cuttings from bar stock
- Nickel stamping scrap
- Nickel sheet offcuts
- Nickel wire scrap
- Scrap nickel anodes
- Nickel rod scrap
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the metal is nickel.
- Confirm the item is waste or scrap, such as turnings, cuttings, or offcuts.
- Confirm the item is not a usable article in another nickel heading.
- Use 7503.00.00.00, general (MFN) Free, when those facts are met.
Often confused with
- Heading 7504Nickel powder
Powders and flakes are covered by heading 7504, not waste and scrap.
- Heading 7502Unwrought nickel ingots
Unwrought nickel is a primary form under heading 7502.
- Heading 7505Nickel wire
Wire in usable form belongs to heading 7505.
- Heading 7506Nickel plates and sheets
Usable plates, sheets, strip, and foil go to heading 7506.
- Heading 7507Nickel pipe fittings
Tubes, pipes, and fittings are classified in heading 7507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for nickel scrap?
Nickel waste and scrap is classified under 7503.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
What is the duty on nickel turnings?
Nickel turnings that are waste and scrap fall under 7503.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify nickel scrap?
Confirm the item is nickel waste or scrap and not a usable article; if so, classify it under 7503.00.00.00, general (MFN) Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.