TIG Welding Electrode Core Powder from Japan
Metal powder blend used as extruded cores for TIG welding electrodes, containing tungsten carbide for hardfacing. HTS 3810.10.00.00 covers preparations used as cores for welding electrodes or rods. Applied in oilfield tool manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide extrusion process specifications confirming electrode core usage
• Declare tungsten/carbide percentages for Section 301 tariff verification
• Anti-static bags prevent powder loss during pneumatic conveying