Copper-Coated E70S-6 Welding Wire 1.2mm

Round copper-plated nonalloy steel wire with under 0.20% carbon, designed for electric arc welding per AWS E70S-6 specification. Classified under HTS 7217.30.45.04 for its low-carbon composition, base metal coating, and arc welding suitability. Used in structural steel fabrication.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7217.30.45Same rate: 17.5%

If containing 0.20% or more carbon

Higher carbon content welding wire moves to the next statistical suffix in the same subheading.

7213.91.30Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If in coils but not specifically for welding

Non-welding low-carbon coated wire bars/rods in coils fall under heading 7213.

8311.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sold as flux-cored wire

Flux-filled or cored welding wires are treated as electrodes under Chapter 83.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide AWS classification certification proving electric arc welding suitability and low carbon content

Document copper plating uniformity to distinguish from other coatings; watch for undervaluation penalties