Copper-Plated Steel Core Wire for Welding from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) 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