U.S. imports of Nickel Wire, Not Alloyed (HS 750521) totaled $1.4M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Nickel Wire, Not Alloyed paid $202K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.79% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Nickel Wire, Not Alloyed imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $848K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPure nickel wire — drawn from unalloyed nickel rod to a continuous cross-section — is used in resistance heating elements, thermocouple leads, electroplating anodes, and electronic component leads where high purity and predictable electrical resistivity are essential. The US schedule distinguishes cold-formed (7505211000) from non-cold-formed (7505215000) wire, with cold drawing being the dominant commercial production method. Costa Rica is the leading supplier to the US market, a notable concentration given that country's established wire-drawing operations serving North American electronics manufacturers. Importers should verify that the wire's nickel content meets the 'not alloyed' threshold, as even small deliberate additions of manganese or silicon for drawability can shift classification to nickel alloy wire.
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Costa Rica hosts wire-drawing facilities that process nickel rod — often sourced from primary producers elsewhere — into finished wire for the North American electronics and industrial markets. Proximity, established logistics corridors, and competitive manufacturing costs have made it a significant processing and re-export hub for drawn nickel wire.
HTS heading 7505 covers nickel wire regardless of diameter, as long as it has a uniform solid cross-section throughout its length. There is no diameter cutoff that shifts classification within Chapter 75. However, if the wire is further processed into stranded cable, mesh, or cloth, it may reclassify under other headings in Chapter 75 covering nickel cloth, grill, netting, or other fabricated forms.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 7505
Subheading 750521 · $1.4M of $47.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.5M of Nickel Wire, Not Alloyed and exported $8.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7505211000 | Nickel Wire, Cold Formed, Not Alloyed | $1.2M | 15.30% | 100.00% | $182K |
| 7505215000 | Nickel Wire, Not Cold Formed, Not Alloyed | $174K | 11.30% | 100.00% | $20K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7505210000 | Wire of Nickel, Not Alloyed | $1.1M |
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
Austria and China together supply 66% of it. China pays 27.0% duty; Austria 10.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 14.79% of imports for consumption.