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U.S. imports of nickel & nickel alloy bars, rods, profiles & wire (SITC 68321) totaled $40.8M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Nickel & Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire paid $5.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $35.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nickel & Nickel Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire imports of $40.8M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $35.1M.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $783K | $40.0M | +$39.2M |
| FRANCE | $8.9M | $25.5M | +$16.5M |
| CHINA | $4.3M | $13.6M | +$9.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3.4M | $10.1M | +$6.7M |
| JAPAN | $3.3M | $8.8M | +$5.5M |
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