Copper-Plated Steel Core Wire for Welding from Germany
Round nonalloy steel wire with copper plating used as core in flux-cored arc welding electrodes. Classified HTS 7217.30.45 for base metal (copper) coated round wire, other. Essential for MIG/TIG welding in fabrication shops.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
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
9903.03.060%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
• Provide welding electrode manufacturer specs confirming wire as uncoated core (plating only)
• Avoid declaring with flux as set; separate flux import under different HTS
• Certify copper layer thickness to prevent alloy classification