Reduced Iron Powder for Welding Electrodes from Japan
Hydrogen-reduced iron powder serving as flux carrier in coated welding electrodes. Classified under 7205.29.00.00 due to high purity (>99% Fe) and spherical morphology from reduction process. Particle size range: 45-150 microns for optimal coating adhesion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify hydrogen-reduced vs. carbonyl process to confirm proper powder classification,Provide oxygen content analysis (<0.5% typical) confirming reduced iron status,Avoid 'further worked' classification if basic passivation only, per Chapter 72 note