ER308L Silico-Manganese Welding Quality Rod from China
Hot-rolled silico-manganese alloy steel rod in irregularly wound coils optimized for stainless steel welding wire production (ER308L grade equivalent). Features low inclusions and consistent cross-section for seamless drawing. HTS 7227.20.00.30 applies to its welding quality and alloy composition per statistical note 7.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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
• Certify conformance to welding quality standards in statistical note 7 with supplier affidavits; maintain temperature-controlled storage to prevent rust pre-entry; accurately report coil weight and diameter in entry docs