HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7408.22 – Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)
HS code 7408.22 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). It is used for cupro-nickel marine wire, nickel silver musical instrument wire, cupro-nickel resistance wire, nickel silver spring wire and cupro-nickel welding wire.
What HS 7408.22 covers
This category includes wire made from copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). Cupro-nickel wire is prized for its exceptional corrosion resistance, especially in saltwater environments, making it ideal for marine applications, heat exchangers, and coinage. Nickel silver wire, despite its name, contains no silver but is valued for its strength, ductility, attractive silvery appearance, and resistance to tarnish, finding uses in musical instruments, electrical contacts, and decorative items. These specialized wires are traded globally by countries with advanced metallurgical capabilities and industries requiring high-performance materials, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan. The trade highlights the demand for alloys engineered to perform in challenging conditions or to meet specific aesthetic and functional requirements.
- Covers
- Cupro-nickel marine wire
- Nickel silver musical instrument wire
- Cupro-nickel resistance wire
- Nickel silver spring wire
- Cupro-nickel welding wire
- Nickel silver decorative wire
- Examples
- VDM Metals cupro-nickel wire
- KME Group nickel silver wire
- Lebronze Alloys cupro-nickel wire
- Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals nickel silver wire
Codes often confused with 7408.22
Common mistake. Often confused with other copper alloy wires (740821 or 740829) if the specific cupro-nickel or nickel silver composition is not accurately identified, which is crucial for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 740822, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 740822 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $42M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $33M 24% of world exports
- 3 United States $17M 12% of world exports
World total: $139M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $28M 18% of world imports
- 2 United States $15M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $13M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $160M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7408.22
Brazil does not split HS 7408.22: its NCM code is 7408.22.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 74.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7408.22
What is HS code 740822?
HS code 740822 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). This category includes wire made from copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). Cupro-nickel wire is prized for its exceptional corrosion resistance, especially in saltwater environments, making it ideal for marine applications, heat exchangers, and coinage. Nickel silver wire, despite its name, contains no silver but is valued for its strength, ductility, attractive silvery appearance, and resistance to tarnish, finding uses in musical instruments, electrical contacts, and decorative items. These specialized wires are traded globally by countries with advanced metallurgical capabilities and industries requiring high-performance materials, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan. The trade highlights the demand for alloys engineered to perform in challenging conditions or to meet specific aesthetic and functional requirements.
What products fall under HS code 740822?
Cupro-nickel marine wire, Nickel silver musical instrument wire, Cupro-nickel resistance wire, Nickel silver spring wire, Cupro-nickel welding wire, Nickel silver decorative wire
What are common misclassifications for HS code 740822?
Often confused with other copper alloy wires (740821 or 740829) if the specific cupro-nickel or nickel silver composition is not accurately identified, which is crucial for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 740822?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 740822 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($42M, 30% of world exports), China ($33M) and the United States ($17M). World exports came to about $139M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 740822?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 740822 in UN Comtrade data were India ($28M, 18% of world imports), the United States ($15M) and Germany ($13M). World imports came to about $160M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 740822 structured?
HS code 740822 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 740822?
In Brazil, HS code 740822 is NCM 7408.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.