U.S. imports of Nickel Wire Cloth, Grill & Netting (HS 750810) totaled $2.4M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Nickel Wire Cloth, Grill & Netting paid $45K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Nickel Wire Cloth, Grill & Netting imports of $2.4M in August 2026 ran 51% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWoven and welded mesh products made from nickel wire serve highly specialized filtration, catalyst support, and electrochemical applications — including fuel cell electrodes and industrial catalyst beds — where nickel's corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity are both required. Switzerland and Germany are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the precision wire-weaving expertise concentrated in those countries. All imports enter under the single tariff line 7508100000. Section 232 tariff exposure applies, and buyers should verify mesh aperture and wire diameter specifications carefully, as minor dimensional differences can affect both technical performance and classification.
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Wire cloth (7508.10) is made by weaving or otherwise interlacing drawn nickel wire, producing a textile-like mesh structure. Expanded metal and perforated sheet are made by cutting or punching a solid nickel sheet and would be classified under the plates and sheets heading (7506) rather than 7508.10. The manufacturing process — woven wire versus mechanically worked sheet — is the key classification criterion.
The primary end uses are industrial catalyst support screens in chemical and petrochemical reactors, filtration media for corrosive fluids in pharmaceutical and food processing, and electrode components in electrochemical cells and fuel cells. These applications require tight aperture tolerances and certified nickel purity, which is why Swiss and German precision weavers dominate supply.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$962KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $18.0M of Nickel Wire Cloth, Grill & Netting and exported $4.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 7508
Subheading 750810 · $2.4M of $44.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7508100000 | Cloth, Grill and Netting of Nickel Wire | $348K | 12.93% | 94.96% | $45K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7508100000 | Cloth, Grill and Netting of Nickel Wire | $962K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
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Switzerland and Germany together supply 98% of it. China pays 40.5% duty; Mexico 2.8%.
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rate provision · imports
0.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.93% of imports for consumption.