Product classification
HS code for Nickel silver wire: 7408.22
Copper, wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver).
Classification of nickel silver wire under HS 7408.22
Nickel silver wire is classified under HS code 7408.22. This classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) which dictate that alloys are classified according to the metal that predominates by weight. As nickel silver is primarily composed of copper, it is situated within Chapter 74. Heading 7408 is dedicated to copper wire, which is defined as any rolled, extruded, or drawn product in coils that has a uniform solid cross-section. Subheading 7408.22 specifically covers wire made from copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys. The product must be in coils to be classified as wire; if it is in straight lengths, it may be classified as a bar or rod under heading 7407.
- Covers
- Round nickel silver wire for jewelry and crafts
- Square nickel silver wire for optical frames
- Nickel silver wire for guitar frets
- Spring-tempered nickel silver wire for electrical components
- Fine gauge nickel silver wire for mesh weaving
- Also under 7408.22
- 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. A common error is classifying this product under 7505.22, which is the code for nickel alloy wire. This occurs when the user assumes the "nickel" in the name implies a nickel-base alloy. Another misclassification involves heading 7407; if the product is not in coils, it is technically a "bar" or "rod" rather than "wire" under HS definitions, even if the trade name suggests otherwise.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740822 (the code used for nickel silver wire), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740822 (the code used for nickel silver wire) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 740822, not only nickel silver wire.
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 nickel silver wire
Brazil classifies nickel silver wire under NCM 7408.22.00: HS 7408.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel silver wire
What is the HS code for Nickel silver wire?
The HS code for Nickel silver wire is 740822 (Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)). The HS code for nickel silver wire is 7408.22, provided the material is in coils and the copper content predominates.
How do I classify Nickel silver wire for customs?
Nickel silver wire is classified under HS code 740822 — Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7408.22 and 7505.22?
Code 7408.22 is for copper-based alloys (nickel silver), while 7505.22 is for nickel-based alloys where nickel is the primary element by weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel silver wire (HS 740822)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740822 (the code used for nickel silver wire) 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 nickel silver wire (HS 740822)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740822 (the code used for nickel silver wire) 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.
Is the HS code for Nickel silver wire the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740822 for Nickel silver 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 silver wire in Brazil?
In Brazil, nickel silver wire (HS 740822) is classified under NCM 7408.22.00.