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Metal Profile

Nickel

132,730CNY/t-0.32%

Nickel is essential for stainless steel production (about 70% of nickel use) and is increasingly critical for EV battery cathodes (NMC/NCA). Indonesia is the world's largest nickel ore producer.

Domestic Benchmark (Live)

132,730CNY/t

LME International

19,583.34USD/t

-0.32%

CNY/t · Domestic Benchmark

HS Code · Customs Classification

HS CodeDescription
7502.10Unwrought nickel, non-alloy
7502.20Unwrought nickel alloys
7503.00Nickel waste and scrap (solid waste, import prohibited)
7504.00Nickel powders and flakes, non-alloy

The 6-digit code shown is the international HS subheading (WCO standard). Full Chinese customs filings use a 10-digit statistical code — see the Chinese version for the 8-digit national tariff line.

Import Tariff Rates

Refined Nickel (7502.10)1%
Nickel Alloy (7502.20)1%
Nickel Scrap (7503, import prohibited)—
VAT (Import)13%

Import Policy

Refined nickel duty is 1%. Nickel waste and scrap (HS 7503) is classified as solid waste and has been banned from import since 2021, with no recycled-material standard exemption (this ban does not cover nickel-bearing alloy steel scrap such as 304/316 stainless). Nickel resources come mainly from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Russia, and are key to stainless steel (about 70% of global nickel consumption) and EV batteries.

Common Specifications

Full Plate Nickel (LME Grade A, Ni ≥99.8%)Electrolytic NickelNickel BriquetteAlloy Steel Scrap (304/316 stainless steel)Superalloy Scrap (high-Ni superalloy)Nickel-metal Hydride Battery Scrap

How to Sell Nickel to China

China is the world's largest importer of nickel, accounting for a dominant share of global demand. Chinese buyers — including smelters, refineries, processors, and trading companies — actively seek verified overseas suppliers year-round. Common traded forms include refined nickel, alloy ingots, and recyclable scrap.

To sell nickelinto China, your cargo must be correctly classified under the applicable HS codes (listed above) and comply with China's customs inspection requirements. Pricing is typically benchmarked against the SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange) spot price or LME, with regional premiums or discounts depending on grade, origin, and logistics.

Guilin Metals operates a curated network of nickel buyers across China — from major industrial hubs in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu to inland smelting regions. Post your nickel supply listing with grade, quantity, and origin, and our team will match you with active buyers and provide indicative prices within 24 hours.

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Quick Actions

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