Aromatic Welding Electrode Coating Powder from Japan
Powder used as coating for MIG welding electrodes, incorporating modified aromatic resins over 5% by weight for arc stability and slag formation control. HTS 3810.90.10.00 covers such auxiliary preparations for welding electrodes.
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
• Document powder application method and electrode type compatibility; comply with AWS standards
• Common issue: undervaluation as general powder leads to audits