SITCSection 6

Unwrought Nickel Alloys

Name: Unwrought Nickel Alloys (SITC 68312) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 68312Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $17.8M; YTD $72.0M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $30.5M

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U.S. exports of unwrought nickel alloys (SITC 68312) totaled $30.5M in July 2026.

Unwrought Nickel Alloys imports of $17.8M in July 2026 ran 73% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.3M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Unwrought nickel alloys — including superalloys, Monel, Inconel, and Hastelloy-type compositions in ingot, billet, or shot form — serve as critical inputs for aerospace turbine components, chemical processing equipment, and marine hardware. The alloy designation separates these materials from unalloyed nickel (68311) and determines both duty treatment and downstream processing requirements. Section 232 tariff exposure applies to many origins, and buyers sourcing specialty superalloy compositions should document the specific alloy grade to support accurate classification.

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73 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$17.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$30.5MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$48.2M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 251 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports0.07%

Basic heading 68312 · $17.8M of $26.7B

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Exports · July 2026

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Poland and United Kingdom together take 41% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation helps establish the correct alloy grade for customs purposes?

A certified mill test report (MTR) specifying the nominal chemical composition — including percentages of nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and other alloying elements — is the standard supporting document. This distinguishes the specific alloy family (e.g., nickel-copper vs. nickel-chromium-iron) and can be decisive if CBP questions the classification between alloy subheadings.

Are unwrought nickel alloys used differently in manufacturing compared to unalloyed nickel?

Yes. Unalloyed nickel is primarily remelted for stainless steel or electroplating, while unwrought nickel alloys are typically remelted or forged into near-net-shape components for high-temperature or corrosion-resistant applications such as jet engine parts, heat exchangers, and offshore equipment. The alloy composition is engineered at the melt stage, so the unwrought form already carries the performance characteristics of the finished alloy.