ER100S-1 High-Strength Welding Rod from Germany
High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel wire rod, hot-rolled in coils, certified welding quality per statistical note 7 for producing wires matching AWS ER100S-1 specs. Used in bridge and offshore platform fabrication requiring 100ksi minimum tensile strength. Classified 7227.90.60.20 based on alloy content and welding designation.
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
9903.05.900%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 mechanical test results showing yield strength meeting welding quality criteria
• Declare country of melt and pour for potential antidumping duties
• Use proper stowage to prevent coil collapse during ocean transit