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U.S. imports of nickel wire, not alloyed (HS 750521) totaled $572K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Nickel Wire, Not Alloyed paid $64K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $491K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $475K | +$475K |
| AUSTRIA | $276K | -- | -$276K |
| COSTA RICA | $81K | $93K | +$12K |
| CHINA | -- | $156K | +$156K |
| GERMANY | $97K | $42K | -$55K |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7505211000 | NICKEL WIRE, COLD FORMED, NOT ALLOYED | $557K | 13.00% | $62K |
| 7505215000 | NICKEL WIRE, NOT COLD FORMED, NOT ALLOYED | $15K | 12.60% | $2K |
NICKEL WIRE, COLD FORMED, NOT ALLOYED
NICKEL WIRE, NOT COLD FORMED, NOT ALLOYED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7505210000 | WIRE OF NICKEL, NOT ALLOYED | $1.2M |
WIRE OF NICKEL, NOT ALLOYED
5.7K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -- | $489K | +$489K |
| California | $110K | $269K | +$159K |
| New Jersey | $13K | $236K | +$223K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILDAGO, TX | -- | $386K | +$386K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $239K | -- | -$239K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $81K | $151K | +$70K |