Nickel; waste and scrap

HS v2022 Code: 7503

About nickel; waste and scrap

HS code 7503 covers nickel waste and scrap, an important commodity in the global metals and recycling industry. Nickel is a versatile and valuable metal used in a wide range of applications, from stainless steel production to battery manufacturing. The trade and processing of nickel waste and scrap plays a crucial role in the circular economy, allowing for the recovery and reuse of this valuable material.

Production process

Nickel waste and scrap is typically collected, sorted, and processed through various techniques to recover the pure nickel content. This may involve mechanical separation, chemical processing, or smelting to extract the nickel from the waste stream. The specific methods used depend on the composition and quality of the input materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the nickel waste and scrap industry include a variety of nickel-containing products and materials, such as 7501 Nickel mattes, nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy, 7502 Unwrought nickel, and 8407 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines. Additionally, specialized equipment and machinery may be required for the collection, sorting, and processing of the nickel waste and scrap.

Production outputs

The primary output of the nickel waste and scrap industry is refined nickel, which can be used as a raw material for various downstream industries, such as 7506 Nickel powders and flakes, 7507 Nickel tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, and 7508 Other articles of nickel. The recovered nickel can also be used in the production of stainless steel, alloys, and other nickel-based products.

Family tree for nickel; waste and scrap

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/75'>75: Nickel and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7503'>7503: Nickel; waste and scrap</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7501'>7501: Nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7502'>7502: Nickel; unwrought</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7504'>7504: Nickel; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7505'>7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7506'>7506: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7507'>7507: Nickel; tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7508'>7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75</a>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/750300'>750300: Nickel; waste and scrap</a>"]


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