1.2mm Mild Steel TIG Welding Wire from China

Round nonalloy steel wire, 1.2mm diameter, <0.25% carbon, polished but not coated, supplied in spools for TIG welding applications. Classified under 7217.10.40.90 due to its round cross-section, sub-1.5mm size, and lack of plating. Used in automotive and fabrication industries.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Provide chemical analysis confirming <0.25% carbon; welding wire often scrutinized for alloy content

Ensure wire is straight round section; shaped or profiled wire goes to 7217.10.80

Declare as polished only; any nonmetallic coating reclassifies to Chapter 72 coated wire