ER100S-1 High-Strength Welding Rod from Japan
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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