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U.S. imports of nickel waste and scrap (HS 750300) totaled $42.7M in July 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Nickel Waste and Scrap paid $171K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $688K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRecovered nickel scrap — including turnings, borings, clippings, and end-of-life components from stainless steel, superalloy, and electroplating operations — enters the US under a single tariff line (7503000000) and feeds secondary nickel refining and alloy remelting circuits. The United Kingdom leads US import supply, with Canada and Mexico also significant sources, reflecting the geographic concentration of nickel-intensive manufacturing and recycling infrastructure. Scrap classification requires that the material be fit only for metal recovery and not suitable for direct use as a manufactured article; mixed or contaminated lots may face scrutiny at entry. Exporters and importers alike should retain documentation of the scrap's origin and composition to facilitate both customs classification and downstream refinery acceptance.
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355 shipments/mo
Nickel scrap must be fit only for the recovery of the metal — it should have no utility as a manufactured article in its current form. A worn nickel anode that retains its shape and could be reused as an anode would likely classify as a nickel article rather than scrap. Conversely, fragmented, corroded, or mixed nickel-bearing material with no identifiable article form is properly classified as scrap. The key test is whether the material's only practical use is remelting or chemical recovery.
While nickel scrap itself is not subject to CITES or EPA import permits, some origins may have export restrictions or require certificates of origin attesting to the scrap's lawful generation. Importers sourcing from countries with active trade-remedy orders or Section 301 exposure should verify whether those measures extend to scrap under 7503000000, as coverage can differ from that applied to primary nickel products.
ImportsExports
Imports
$42.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$13.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
United Kingdom and Canada together supply 46% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
98.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.40%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7503000000 | Nickel Waste and Scrap | $42.7M | 0.40% | 1.61% | $171K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7503000000 | Nickel Waste and Scrap | $13.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7503
Subheading 750300 · $42.7M of $42.7M