U.S. imports of Nickel Waste and Scrap (SITC 28822) totaled $40.4M in August 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Nickel Waste and Scrap paid $90K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNickel scrap — including turnings, borings, and end-of-life superalloy components — is a valued secondary input for stainless steel melters, nickel-alloy producers, and electroplating chemical manufacturers, where it substitutes for primary nickel cathode or briquettes. Superalloy scrap containing nickel alongside cobalt, chromium, and refractory metals commands a significant premium over commodity-grade nickel scrap and requires detailed alloy certification to establish its composition for both pricing and classification purposes. Importers should be aware that nickel and its compounds are regulated under EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reporting frameworks, and certain nickel-bearing dusts or fines may require additional handling documentation.
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350 import shipments a month
Superalloy scrap typically contains nickel as the base metal alongside significant quantities of cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, or other refractory elements, and originates from aerospace turbine blades, industrial gas turbines, or chemical-process equipment. Commodity nickel scrap — such as stainless steel turnings or plating anodes — has a simpler composition. Buyers and customs brokers should request a full alloy certification or spectrographic analysis to confirm composition, as misclassification between these categories affects both duty treatment and commercial value.
A complete entry package for nickel scrap should include a commercial invoice specifying the scrap grade or alloy type, net weight, and unit value; a certificate of origin; a packing list; and, for superalloy material, an alloy composition certificate. If the scrap contains nickel fines or dusts, importers should also review whether any EPA TSCA chemical data reporting obligations apply to the specific nickel compound form being imported.
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Basic heading 28822 · $40.4M of $3.8B
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Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and Germany together supply 40% of it.
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$40.4MYoY · free account
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$9.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $430.1M of Nickel Waste and Scrap and exported $119.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.