Product classification
HS code for Nickel wire mesh: 7508.10
Nickel, cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire.
Classification of nickel wire mesh under HS 7508.10
Nickel wire mesh is classified under HS code 7508.10, which specifically covers cloth, grill, and netting made of nickel wire. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, which dictate that products are classified according to the terms of the headings and subheadings. Since Chapter 75 is dedicated to nickel and articles thereof, and heading 7508 serves as the residual category for articles not elsewhere specified, the subheading 7508.10 provides the most precise description for woven or interlaced nickel wire products. The material must be predominantly nickel by weight to qualify. This mesh is typically utilized in high-temperature or corrosive environments, such as chemical processing or aerospace applications, where the specific properties of nickel, such as its resistance to oxidation and caustic alkalis, are required. The classification remains consistent whether the mesh is imported in rolls, cut to shape, or further processed into industrial filters, provided it retains the essential character of nickel wire cloth.
- Covers
- Woven nickel wire cloth (plain, twill, or dutch weave)
- Nickel wire grill and netting
- Expanded metal made from nickel sheet
- Industrial nickel mesh filters and screens
- Nickel wire gauze for laboratory use
- Also under 7508.10
- Bopp & Reuther
- GKD Group
- Haver & Boecker
- TWP Inc.
- Dexmet Corporation
Codes often confused with 7508.10
Common mistake. Nickel wire mesh is frequently misclassified under HS code 7314, which covers cloth, grill, and netting of iron or steel. This error usually occurs when the importer fails to verify the metallurgical composition of the wire. Additionally, it may be confused with HS code 7505.21 or 7505.22, which cover nickel wire as a raw material; however, once the wire is woven or formed into a mesh, it must move to heading 7508. Another common error is using HS code 7419 for copper-based meshes if the alloy contains both nickel and copper, requiring a determination of which metal predominates by weight.
Top exporters and importers of HS 750810 (the code used for nickel wire mesh), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 750810 (the code used for nickel wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% 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 750810, not only nickel wire mesh.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $19M 27% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $8.8M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $8.6M 12% of world exports
World total: $71M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $22M 28% of world imports
- 2 United States $17M 22% of world imports
- 3 Japan $6.5M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $78M 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 wire mesh
Brazil classifies nickel wire mesh under NCM 7508.10.00: HS 7508.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nickel wire mesh
What is the HS code for Nickel wire mesh?
The HS code for Nickel wire mesh is 750810 (Nickel; cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire). The primary HS code for nickel wire mesh, including cloth, grill, and netting, is 7508.10.
How do I classify Nickel wire mesh for customs?
Nickel wire mesh is classified under HS code 750810 — Nickel; cloth, grill and netting, of nickel wire. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the mesh size affect the HS code?
No, the mesh size or the number of openings per linear inch does not change the four-digit or six-digit HS code classification, though it may be required for specific statistical reporting at the 8-digit or 10-digit level in some jurisdictions.
Which countries are the top exporters of nickel wire mesh (HS 750810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 750810 (the code used for nickel wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($19M, 27% of world exports), Switzerland ($8.8M) and Germany ($8.6M). World exports came to about $71M, 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 wire mesh (HS 750810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 750810 (the code used for nickel wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were China ($22M, 28% of world imports), the United States ($17M) and Japan ($6.5M). World imports came to about $78M, 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 wire mesh the same in all countries?
The base HS code 750810 for Nickel wire mesh 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 wire mesh in Brazil?
In Brazil, nickel wire mesh (HS 750810) is classified under NCM 7508.10.00.