U.S. exports of Nickel & Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire (SITC 68321) totaled $115.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Nickel & Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire paid $4.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Nickel & Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire imports of $47.3M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $40.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWrought into bars, rods, profiles, and wire, nickel and nickel alloy semi-finished products serve machining, fastener manufacturing, and precision instrument sectors where corrosion resistance and high-temperature strength are essential. The distinction between solid profiles (bars and rods) and wire — and between pure nickel and alloy compositions — drives classification at the tariff-line level, so importers must confirm cross-sectional shape and alloy content before entry. Section 232 measures can apply depending on origin, adding a cost layer that affects sourcing decisions for long-product buyers.
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Customs generally differentiates wire from rod based on how the product is presented: wire is typically supplied on coils or spools and has a smaller cross-section, while rod is cut to length and supplied straight. However, the boundary is not always bright-line, and the specific HTS tariff schedule notes and CBP rulings for the applicable 10-digit lines should be consulted to confirm classification for borderline dimensions.
Aerospace (turbine discs, fasteners), oil and gas (downhole tooling, valve stems), and chemical processing (pump shafts, agitator components) are the dominant end-use sectors. These industries specify alloy grades such as Alloy 625 or Alloy 718 by ASTM or AMS standards, so supplier qualification and material traceability are as important as price in sourcing decisions.
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Basic heading 68321 · $115.4M of $13.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $474.1M of Nickel & Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire and exported $1.5B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.