3105 Aluminum Alloy Drawn Wire
> 3105 aluminum alloy drawn wire, typically 1-5 mm in round cross-section, is used for appliance trim and decorative components. The manganese and magnesium content makes it an aluminum alloy under Chapter 76 subheading note 1(b), and since it is not covered by other specific subheadings, it falls under tariff item 7605.29.00 as "Other" aluminum alloy wire.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire is of non-alloy aluminum
Non-alloy aluminum wire is classified separately from alloy wire.
If the wire has a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7 mm
Alloy wire over 7 mm is classified under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the wire's alloy composition is documented with a mill certificate to confirm it meets the aluminum alloy definition
• Declare the wire's exact cross-sectional dimensions and coil form to avoid classification disputes
• Verify if the wire qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin
Related Products under Tariff item 7605.29.00
5005 Aluminum Alloy Electrical Bus Wire
> 5005 aluminum alloy electrical bus wire, in flat strip form up to 6 mm thick, is used for flexible electrical bus bars in switchgear and panels. The magnesium content classifies it as an aluminum alloy, and as it is not specifically provided for elsewhere, it falls under tariff item 7605.29.00 as "Other" aluminum alloy wire.
5052 Aluminum Alloy Spring Wire
> 5052 aluminum alloy spring wire, with high fatigue strength, is used for compression and extension springs in machinery. The magnesium content exceeds the non-alloy limits, making it an aluminum alloy, and it is classified under tariff item 7605.29.00 as "Other" aluminum alloy wire, provided the cross-section is 6 mm or less.
5083 Aluminum Alloy Marine Wire
> 5083 aluminum alloy marine wire, used for boat hull reinforcements and rigging, offers high corrosion resistance. The magnesium and manganese content makes it an aluminum alloy, and as it is not covered by other specific subheadings, it falls under tariff item 7605.29.00 as "Other" aluminum alloy wire.
5754 Aluminum Alloy Riveting Wire
> 5754 aluminum alloy riveting wire, cut to length for solid rivets in shipbuilding and automotive panels, offers good formability. The magnesium content exceeds non-alloy limits, classifying it as an aluminum alloy, and it is classified under tariff item 7605.29.00 as "Other" aluminum alloy wire.
6061 Aluminum Alloy Welding Wire
> 6061 aluminum alloy welding wire, used for MIG and TIG welding in fabrication, has magnesium and silicon as alloying elements. This makes it an aluminum alloy, and as it is not covered by other specific subheadings, it falls under tariff item 7605.29.00 as "Other" aluminum alloy wire.
6063 Aluminum Alloy Extrusion Feed Wire
> 6063 aluminum alloy extrusion feed wire, fed into extrusion presses for profiles like window frames, has silicon and magnesium as alloying elements. Although the wire may be 8-12 mm in diameter, the subheading note 2 limits wire to 6 mm cross-section; however, if the wire is within 6 mm, it falls under tariff item 7605.29.00 as "Other" aluminum alloy wire.