Heat-Treated Low Carbon Steel MIG Welding Wire 1.2mm from Japan
Round wire of nonalloy steel with less than 0.25% carbon, heat-treated for enhanced tensile strength, diameter 1.2mm, not plated or coated. Used primarily for MIG welding applications in automotive and fabrication industries. Classifies under 7217.10.4045 due to its specific diameter, low carbon content, and heat treatment.
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
• Provide mill test certificates verifying carbon content below 0.25% and heat treatment process to avoid reclassification
• Ensure accurate diameter measurement documentation as CBP may inspect shipments for the <1.5mm specification