Subheading · Section XV

7503.00: Nickel waste and scrap

7503.00
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 5%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.3bnWorld trade in 2024

7503.00 is a six-digit subheading of heading 7503, nickel waste and scrap, chapter 75.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 7503.00 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7503.00 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7503.00 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 5%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 7503.00; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$1.3bn in 2024, down 11.2% on 2023.

The United Kingdom was the largest exporter with 14.3% of the total, ahead of the United States.

The United States imported the most (US$386.2m).

The United Kingdom imported US$154.8m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 5% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 7503 00 10 00 Of nickel, not alloyed Free
  2. 7503 00 90 00 Of nickel alloys Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7503 00 Nickel waste and scrap:
  2. 7503 00 10 Of nickel, not alloyed Free—
  3. 7503 00 90 Of nickel alloys Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 7503.00.10.00.00 Alaşımsız nikelden olanlar 5%
  2. 7503.00.90.00.00 Nikel alaşımlarından olanlar 5%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7503.00.00.00 Nickel waste and scrap Freekg

World trade in 2024

7503.00 · US$1.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.5mUS$1.5m+US$7.3m+US$39.3m+> US$118.2m

Exports: 99
  1. United Kingdom: US$190.6m
  2. United States: US$188.4m
  3. Germany: US$118.2m
  4. Canada: US$81.1m
  5. France: US$75.6m
  6. China: US$61.7m
  7. Singapore: US$58m
  8. Saudi Arabia: US$53.2m
  9. Mexico: US$39.3m
  10. South Korea: US$39.3m
  11. Japan: US$38.5m
  12. Austria: US$33.9m
  13. India: US$30.6m
  14. Italy: US$29m
  15. Taiwan: US$24.9m
  16. Estonia: US$22.5m
  17. Netherlands: US$21.5m
  18. United Arab Emirates: US$19.9m
  19. Poland: US$18.3m
  20. Spain: US$17.4m
  21. Czechia: US$15.7m
  22. Malaysia: US$13m
  23. Türkiye: US$12.6m
  24. Switzerland: US$11.3m
  25. Israel: US$7.3m
  26. Australia: US$7.2m
  27. Bahrain: US$6.9m
  28. Sweden: US$6.7m
  29. Hungary: US$6.4m
  30. Kazakhstan: US$6.4m
  31. Norway: US$6.2m
  32. Russia: US$5m
  33. Brazil: US$4.8m
  34. Thailand: US$4.7m
  35. Colombia: US$4.6m
  36. Belgium: US$4.4m
  37. Indonesia: US$4.2m
  38. Tunisia: US$4.1m
  39. Bangladesh: US$2.8m
  40. Vietnam: US$2.7m
  41. Bulgaria: US$2.6m
  42. Slovakia: US$2.5m
  43. Finland: US$1.8m
  44. Qatar: US$1.8m
  45. Denmark: US$1.7m
  46. South Africa: US$1.7m
  47. Uzbekistan: US$1.6m
  48. Serbia: US$1.6m
  49. Kyrgyzstan: US$1.6m
  50. Bolivia: US$1.5m
  51. Madagascar: US$1.4m
  52. Ireland: US$1.4m
  53. Philippines: US$1.3m
  54. Romania: US$1.2m
  55. Pakistan: US$1.1m
  56. Libya: US$1m
  57. Portugal: US$938k
  58. Kuwait: US$919.4k
  59. Hong Kong SAR China: US$758.5k
  60. Slovenia: US$733.1k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United Kingdom US$190.6m 14.3%
2 United States US$188.4m 14.1%
3 Germany US$118.2m 8.9%
4 Canada US$81.1m 6.1%
5 France US$75.6m 5.7%
6 China US$61.7m 4.6%
7 Singapore US$58m 4.3%
8 Saudi Arabia US$53.2m 4%
9 Mexico US$39.3m 2.9%
10 South Korea US$39.3m 2.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$386.2m 28.9%
2 United Kingdom US$154.8m 11.6%
3 Japan US$129.4m 9.7%
4 Germany US$120.1m 9%
5 Canada US$100.1m 7.5%
6 Sweden US$83.8m 6.3%
7 India US$52.1m 3.9%
8 Singapore US$42.1m 3.2%
9 Italy US$30.9m 2.3%
10 Taiwan US$28.5m 2.1%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for nickel waste and scrap?

Nickel waste and scrap fall under HS subheading 7503.00, part of heading 7503, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on nickel waste and scrap in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7503.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on nickel waste and scrap in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7503.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most nickel waste and scrap?

The United Kingdom, with US$190.6m in 2024 (14.3% of world exports).