Product classification
HS code for Nickel alloy wire: 7505.22
Nickel, wire, of nickel alloys.
Classification of nickel alloy wire under HS 7505.22
Nickel alloy wire is classified under HS code 7505.22. This classification is determined by the definitions provided in Chapter 75 of the Harmonized System. According to Chapter Note 1(c), wire is defined as rolled, extruded, or drawn products, in coils, which have a uniform solid cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. The distinction between wire and bars/rods (which fall under 7505.12 for alloys) is primarily that wire must be in coils. The "alloy" designation is applied based on Subheading Note 1(b), requiring the nickel content to predominate by weight and containing other elements like chromium, iron, or copper above specific thresholds. This wire is often used in heating elements, resistance wires, and specialized industrial weaving. The classification ensures that the product is recognized as a semi-manufactured article of nickel alloy rather than a raw material or a finished consumer good.
- Covers
- Nickel-chromium resistance wire in coils
- Nickel-copper alloy cold-drawn wire
- Solid nickel alloy welding wire (uncoated)
- Nickel-iron-chromium alloy spring wire
- Coiled nickel alloy wire for industrial mesh
- Also under 7505.22
- Special Metals Inconel 600 wire
- VDM Metals Hastelloy C-22 wire
- Haynes International Monel K-500 wire
- Sandvik Kanthal nickel-chromium wire
Codes often confused with 7505.22
Common mistake. A common error is classifying nickel alloy wire under 7505.21, which is reserved for non-alloyed (pure) nickel wire. Another frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8311.20, which covers cored wire for arc-welding. If the nickel alloy wire is flux-cored or coated with flux material, it must be moved to Chapter 83. Furthermore, if the product is not in coils but in straight lengths, it should be classified as a bar or rod under HS code 7505.12. Finally, very thin nickel alloy strips are sometimes confused with wire, but strips are classified under 7506 based on their width-to-thickness ratio.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750522 (the code used for nickel alloy wire), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750522 (the code used for nickel alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 750522, not only nickel alloy wire.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $236M 19% of world exports
- 2 France $218M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $201M 16% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $225M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $215M 15% of world imports
- 3 Italy $95M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 codes for nickel alloy wire
Brazil splits HS 7505.22 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7505.22.10Nickel-titanium (nitinol) alloy wire
- 7505.22.90Other nickel alloy wire
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel alloy wire
What is the HS code for Nickel alloy wire?
The HS code for Nickel alloy wire is 750522 (Nickel; wire, of nickel alloys). The specific HS code for wire made of nickel alloys is 7505.22.
How do I classify Nickel alloy wire for customs?
Nickel alloy wire is classified under HS code 750522 — Nickel; wire, of nickel alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is nickel alloy welding wire classified here?
Yes, provided the welding wire is solid and does not have a flux core or coating; otherwise, it falls under heading 83.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel alloy wire (HS 750522)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750522 (the code used for nickel alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($236M, 19% of world exports), France ($218M) and Germany ($201M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 nickel alloy wire (HS 750522)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750522 (the code used for nickel alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($225M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($215M) and Italy ($95M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Nickel alloy wire the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750522 for Nickel alloy wire is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for nickel alloy wire in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 750522 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for nickel alloy wire depends on the product's details: 7505.22.10 (Nickel-titanium (nitinol) alloy wire), 7505.22.90 (Other nickel alloy wire).