U.S. imports of Nickel Alloy Wire (HS 750522) totaled $21.2M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Nickel Alloy Wire paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Nickel Alloy Wire imports of $21.2M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNickel alloy wire — drawn from alloy rod compositions such as Inconel, Monel, Nichrome, or other nickel-base systems — serves demanding applications including resistance heating elements, surgical instruments, aerospace fastener wire, and high-temperature sensor leads. The US schedule splits this heading into cold-formed (7505221000) and non-cold-formed (7505225000) alloy wire, with cold drawing the standard commercial route for most fine-gauge products. France and Sweden lead US import supply, reflecting Europe's strong specialty alloy wire-drawing industry. The alloy designation and nominal composition should be stated on the commercial invoice, as the specific nickel-alloy system affects both end-use qualification and, in some cases, applicable trade-remedy exposure.
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Classification in Chapter 75 requires that nickel be the predominant metal by weight. Standard Nichrome-type alloys (approximately 80% nickel, 20% chromium) classify in Chapter 75 as nickel alloy wire. If chromium or iron were to predominate by weight, the product could shift to Chapter 72 (iron and steel) or Chapter 81 (other base metals). A certified chemical analysis confirming nickel predominance is the key document for supporting Chapter 75 classification.
ASTM B164 (Monel/nickel-copper alloy wire), ASTM B166 (Inconel/nickel-chromium-iron alloy wire), and AMS specifications for aerospace-grade alloy wire are the most frequently cited standards in US commercial practice. Importers supplying industrial or aerospace customers should confirm which specification applies to the ordered grade, as the standard governs chemical composition limits, mechanical property requirements, and dimensional tolerances that must be documented on the CMTR.
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Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 7505
Subheading 750522 · $21.2M of $47.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7505225000 | Wire of Nickel Alloys, Not Cold-Formed | $14.6M | 8.86% | 86.35% | $1.3M |
| 7505221000 | Nickel Wire, Alloyed, Cold-Formed | $5.7M | 9.47% | 87.50% | $536K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7505220000 | Wire of Nickel Alloys | $15.0M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
France and Sweden together supply 60% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
12.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.03% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$21.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $197.3M of Nickel Alloy Wire and exported $224.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.