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U.S. imports of cupro-nickel and nickel-silver wire (HS 740822) totaled $944K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Cupro-Nickel and Nickel-Silver Wire paid $474K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 50% on $944K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cupro-Nickel and Nickel-Silver Wire imports of $944K in April 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCupro-nickel (copper-nickel base) and nickel-silver (copper-nickel-zinc base) wire are specialty alloy conductors prized in marine hardware, coinage blanks, and precision electrical components for their corrosion resistance and controlled resistivity. The US schedule subdivides this heading into coated or plated wire (7408221000) and uncoated wire (7408225000), with surface treatment being the key classification determinant. Germany and France are the leading suppliers, reflecting Europe's concentration of specialty copper alloy rolling and drawing capacity. Importers should confirm whether a metal coating — even a thin tin or silver flash — shifts classification between the two 10-digit lines.
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The decisive factor is surface treatment: wire that has been coated or plated with any metal (tin, silver, nickel, etc.) falls under 7408221000, while wire in its bare, uncoated drawn state is classified under 7408225000. Even a thin electrodeposited flash can shift the classification, so importers should obtain mill certifications confirming surface condition.
Germany, France, Sweden, Belgium, and Switzerland host long-established specialty copper alloy drawing mills that serve precision industries such as electronics, marine engineering, and coinage. These producers maintain tight alloy tolerances and surface-quality certifications that are difficult to source elsewhere, which sustains European dominance in this niche product category.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7408225000 | WIRE, CUPRO-NI OR NICKEL SILVR NT CTD O PL W MTL | $681K | 49.14% | $335K |
| 7408221000 | WIRE, CUPR-NKL OR NKL SLVR, CTD OR PLTD WTH METAL | $263K | 52.88% | $139K |
WIRE, CUPRO-NI OR NICKEL SILVR NT CTD O PL W MTL
WIRE, CUPR-NKL OR NKL SLVR, CTD OR PLTD WTH METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7408220000 | WIRE OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL-SILVER BASE ALLOYS | $1.3M |
WIRE OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL-SILVER BASE ALLOYS
27.9K kg
REFINED COPPER CATHODES AND SECTIONS OF CATHODES
HS 740311
COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 740400
TUBES & PIPES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741110
COPPER ALLOY TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS
HS 741220
COPPER FOIL, NOT BACKED, OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741011
BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 740710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $293K | $26K | -$268K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $280K | +$280K |
| Texas | -- | $238K | +$238K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $522K | $14K | -$508K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $278K | -- | -$278K |
| NOGALES, AZ | -- | $212K | +$212K |