Submerged Arc Wire Rod 7.0mm from Japan
7.0mm diameter hot-rolled nonalloy steel wire rod in coils, certified welding quality per statistical note 7 for submerged arc welding wire production. Controlled cleanliness and uniform diameter for high-duty cycle welding. 7213.91.3020 classification for circular <14mm, not treated, welding rods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit statistical note 7 compliance documentation from producer; critical for duty assessment
• Verify no 'further working' per chapter note (coatings/phosphating exclude from 7213)
• Watch for rust/discoloration; no duty allowance per chapter note even if pre-entry damage