Copper-Coated E70S-6 Welding Wire 1.2mm from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
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 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