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Zinc-Plated ER70S-3 TIG Welding Wire 0.045 Inch from China

Low-carbon (<0.20%) round steel wire zinc-plated for corrosion resistance, certified for electric arc welding in TIG applications (ER70S-3). HTS 7217.30.45.04 applies due to plating with base metal, round cross-section, and welding purpose. Ideal for clean stainless repairs.

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)
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include chemical analysis reports confirming <0.20% carbon to prevent duty reassessment

Label spools clearly with HTS specifics; mismatches lead to exam holds

Avoid classifying as 'tool steel' wire—ensure nonalloy status per Chapter 72 notes