Galvanized Low-Carbon MIG Welding Wire 0.035 Inch

Round wire of iron or nonalloy steel with less than 0.20% carbon, plated with zinc, and specifically suitable for electric arc welding in MIG processes. It falls under HTS 7217.30.45.04 due to its low carbon content, base metal coating, and welding suitability. Diameter is 0.035 inches for precise automotive and fabrication applications.

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.

7217.10.80Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If not plated or coated with other base metals

Uncoated low-carbon round welding wire falls under the non-plated category in the same heading.

7229.90.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If made of stainless alloy steel

Welding wire of alloy steel (over 0.25% carbon or specific alloys) shifts to Chapter 72 heading 7229.

8311.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If cored with flux or other materials

Wire cored for welding (e.g., flux-cored) is classified as coated electrodes under Chapter 83.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify carbon content below 0.20% and suitability for electric arc welding via mill test reports to avoid reclassification

Declare plating material (e.g

zinc) accurately; provide coating thickness documentation for customs verification