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
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 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