Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 7503.00.90.00: Of nickel alloys

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 7503.00.90.00 covers Of nickel alloys. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

7503.00.90.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 75. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.

This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.

Customs code
7503.00.90.00
Third-country duty
0 %
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
2

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 75NICKEL AND ARTICLES THEREOF
  2. 7503Nickel waste and scrap
  3. 7503.00Abfälle und Schrott, aus Nickel
  4. 7503.00.90Of nickel alloys
  5. 7503.00.90.00Of nickel alloys

From HS code to customs tariff code 7503.00.90.00

HS code7503.006 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code7503.00.908 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature
TARIC code7503.00.90.0010 digits, carries the EU measures

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty0 %MFN
Switzerland0 %Tariff preference
Faroe Islands0 %Tariff preference
Melilla0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference
Türkiye0 %Customs Union Duty
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %Tariff preference
GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries…0 %Tariff preference
Moldova, Republic of0 %Tariff preference
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories)0 %Tariff preference
United Kingdom0 %Tariff preference

Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.

Compliance regimes on this code

Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.

Possible dual-use control codes

Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.

  • 1C002aMetal alloys, metal alloy powder and alloyed materials, as follows:
  • 1C002bMetal alloys, metal alloy powder and alloyed materials, as follows:
  • 1C002cMetal alloys, metal alloy powder and alloyed materials, as follows:
  • 1C002dMetal alloys, metal alloy powder and alloyed materials, as follows:
  • 1C003Magnetic metals, of all types and of whatever form, having any of the following:
  • 0B001Plant for the separation of isotopes of "natural uranium", "depleted uranium" or "special fissile materials", and specially designed or prepared equipment and components therefor, as follows:
  • 1C002Metal alloys, metal alloy powder and alloyed materials, as follows:
  • 1C003Magnetic metals, of all types and of whatever form, having any of the following:

Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.

Binding tariff information for this code

PLPL-WIT-2017-00833Issued by PLValid until 2020-05-29

Stop obiegowy w postaci nadlewów, układów wlewowych, łączników itp. zbędnych elementów, które są odcinane od wytwarzanych w procesie odlewania części silników lotniczych - niebędących przedmiotem niniejszej decyzji. Odlane części silników poddawane są dalszej obróbce produkcyjnej, natomiast stop obiegowy, w którym nikiel zdecydowanie przeważa nad pozostałymi metalami nieszlachetnymi - będącymi składnikami tego stopu, jest przeznaczony jako wsad hutniczy do ponownego przetopienia i użycia do procesu odlewania.

GB114080124Issued by GBValid until 2011-04-28

WASTE AND SCRAP OF NICKEL ALLOY PRODUCED FROM THE MANUFACTURE WORKING OF NICKEL ALLOY. IN THE FORM OF TURNINGS,SHAVINGS AND OTHER PIECES OF SCRAP METAL ARISING FROM CUTTING TEST PIECES AND KNOCKING OUT THE CENTRES OF THE FORGINGS. THIS IS WASTE AND SCRAP FROM THE MANUFACTURE WORKING OF NICKEL ALLOY THAT HAS BEEN CUT,FORGED,CONDITIONED,MACHINED,HEAT-TREATED AND TESTED, AT EACH STAGE OF PRODUCTION A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MATERIAL IS REMOVED/LOST FROM THE PART.AN AVERAGE OF 50 PERCENT OF THE ORIGINAL WEIGHT OF THE PART IS REMOVED TO PRODUCE A FINAL FINISHED PART. THE REMAINING 50 PERCENT IS THE SCRAP METAL WHICH CANNOT BE USED IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 7503

Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7204 gelten – soweit sie Abfälle und Schrott betreffen – sinngemäß für diese Position. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Schlacken, Aschen und Rückstände (Pos. 2620) b) Rohblöcke (Ingots) und ähnliche Rohformen, aus eingeschmolzenen Abfällen oder Schrott, aus Nickel (Pos. 7502).

Kapitel 75

Unterpositions-Anmerkungen 1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 75 gelten als: a) nicht legiertes Nickel: Metall mit einem Nickel- und Cobaltgehalt von insgesamt 99 GHT oder mehr, sofern 1) der Cobaltgehalt 1,5 GHT oder weniger beträgt und 2) der Gehalt an jedem der anderen Elemente die in der nachstehenden Tabelle angegebenen Höchstgrenzen nicht überschreitet (RV F7501A00): Andere Elemente Element Höchstgrenze in GHT Fe Eisen 0,5 O Sauerstoff 0,4 Andere Elemente, je 0,3 b) Nickellegierungen: metallische Stoffe, in denen Nickel gegenüber jedem der anderen Elemente gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht, sofern 1) der Cobaltgehalt mehr als 1,5 GHT beträgt (RV F7501B10), 2) der Gehalt an mindestens einem der anderen Elemente die in der vorstehenden Tabelle angegebene Höchstgrenze überschreitet (RV F7501B20) oder 3) der Gesamtgehalt an anderen Elementen als Nickel und Cobalt mehr als 1 GHT beträgt (RV F7501B30). …

Abschnitt XV

1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …

Subdivisions of this code

Frequently asked questions

What does customs tariff code 7503.00.90.00 cover?

Code 7503.00.90.00 covers Of nickel alloys. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 7503.00.90.00?

The third-country duty rate for 7503.00.90.00 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

What is the HS code for 7503.00.90.00?

The first six digits form the HS code: 750300. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 7503.00.90.00 have?

7503.00.90.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 7503.00.90.00 sit in the tariff?

7503.00.90.00 sits in this hierarchy: 75 NICKEL AND ARTICLES THEREOF > 7503 Nickel waste and scrap > 750300 Abfälle und Schrott, aus Nickel > 75030090 Of nickel alloys. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 7503.00.90.00?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7503.00.90.00, for example PLPL-WIT-2017-00833. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?

An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.

Is 7503.00.90.00 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7503.00.90.00 to 1C002a, 1C002b, 1C002c, 1C002d, 1C003, 0B001, 1C002, 1C003. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.

Does customs tariff code 7503.00.90.00 change?

7503.00.90.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

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