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Nickel Braided Stranded Wire 0.5mm

Fine 0.5mm nickel wire braided into flexible stranded form for medical device applications. Provides biocompatible conductivity in surgical instruments. Covered by HTS 7508.90.10.00 as nickel stranded wire.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3%+37.5%40.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3%+10.0%13%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3%+10.0%13%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9021.90Lower: 12.5% vs 40.5%

If artificial body parts components

Nickel wire integral to orthopedic appliances classifies under Chapter 90 medical instruments.

7117.19.15Lower: 28% vs 40.5%

If base metal imitation jewelry

Stranded nickel used in costume jewelry falls under Chapter 71 imitation jewelry.

9405.99.40Higher: 43.5% vs 40.5%

If lighting fixture parts

Stranded wire components for lamps shift to Chapter 94 lighting parts.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include biocompatibility certificates for medical end-use to support valuation

โ€ข Document braid pattern and carrier count to prove stranded construction

โ€ข FDA registration may be required alongside customs clearance for medical wire