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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of aluminum & aluminum alloy wire (SITC 68422) totaled $92.3M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Aluminum & Aluminum Alloy Wire paid $47.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 51% on $92.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Aluminum & Aluminum Alloy Wire imports of $92.3M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $107.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAluminum and aluminum alloy wire — drawn to a uniform cross-section and typically supplied on coils — is a critical input for electrical conductor manufacturing, automotive wiring harnesses, and welding consumables, with alloy grade and temper determining conductivity and tensile strength. The electrical-grade segment (EC-grade, 1350 alloy) is commercially distinct from structural or welding wire grades and may be subject to different trade-remedy scrutiny. Section 232 tariffs apply to aluminum wire imports, and buyers sourcing conductor-grade wire should confirm that the alloy and temper specifications are documented to support both classification and downstream qualification requirements.
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At the SITC heading level, all aluminum wire falls under 68422 regardless of grade. At the HTS 10-digit level, distinctions based on alloy content or temper may apply, so importers of EC-grade (1350 alloy) wire should verify the specific tariff line. Commercially, EC-grade wire is priced and specified separately from structural or welding wire, and the alloy designation should be clearly stated on commercial invoices and packing lists.
Importers should maintain mill certificates confirming the alloy designation and country of melt and manufacture, commercial invoices with precise product descriptions, and records of any applicable Section 232 exclusions claimed. Because Section 232 liability attaches at the time of entry, and exclusions can expire or be volume-capped, importers should monitor exclusion status continuously and maintain documentation sufficient to support a post-entry audit.
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