Used Nickel Chemical Catalysts Scrap
Spent Raney nickel catalyst from hydrogenation processes in pharmaceutical production. After leaching to recover metallic nickel as scrap, this material is classified under tariff item 7503.00.00 as a high-value recycling stream.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the recovered nickel is melted and cast into new forms
Remelted nickel is unwrought nickel.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the leaching process that recovers the metallic nickel, as raw spent catalyst may be classified differently
• CBSA may require a hazardous waste declaration if the catalyst contains residual chemicals
Related Products under Tariff item 7503.00.00
Alloy 20 Pipe Fabrication Scrap
Scrap generated from cutting and welding Alloy 20 (Carpenter 20) pipes used in sulfuric acid handling. The alloy is a nickel-iron-chromium material where nickel predominates by weight, classifying it as nickel alloy waste and scrap under tariff item 7503.00.00.
Hastelloy C-276 Turbine Blade Scrap
Scrap turbine blades and forgings made from Hastelloy C-276, a nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy. These remnants from gas turbine overhaul and repair operations are unusable in their current form and qualify as nickel waste and scrap under tariff item 7503.00.00.
Inconel 625 Manufacturing Scrap
Clippings and trimmings from the production of Inconel 625 aerospace components. These manufacturing remnants are nickel-based superalloy waste that cannot be used as-is, making them eligible for classification as nickel waste and scrap under tariff item 7503.00.00.
Monel 400 Vessel Fabrication Scrap
Cuttings and weld rejects from fabricating Monel 400 chemical processing vessels. This nickel-copper alloy scrap is generated in marine and chemical industries and qualifies as nickel waste and scrap under tariff item 7503.00.00 due to its high nickel content.
Nickel-Alloy Machine Shop Turnings
Metal turnings and chips generated from machining nickel-based alloys like Inconel in industrial workshops. These byproduct remnants are unfit for direct use and are classified as nickel waste and scrap under tariff item 7503.00.00.
Nickel Anode Scrap from Electroforming
Irregular anode remnants from electroforming nickel molds for record stamping and optics. These remnants, left after dissolution losses in the electroforming process, are nickel waste and scrap under tariff item 7503.00.00 and are recycled into new anode baskets.