Copper-Plated Steel Core Wire for Welding from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
9903.05.900%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 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