1.0% Carbon Welding Wire from China
High-carbon nonalloy steel wire with 1.0% carbon content, drawn for specialized welding electrode applications requiring high hardness deposits. HTS 7217.90.50.90 covers this other category as it exceeds 0.6% carbon threshold and lacks alloying elements. Used in hardfacing applications for wear resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include welding wire specification (AWS class) and carbon analysis; declare if flux-cored (may affect classification)
• Ensure no copper flashing exceeding 'further worked' threshold
• Verify not alloy steel which would be 7229