ER70S-6 Welding Wire Rod

Hot-rolled alloy steel wire rod in irregularly wound coils, specifically of welding quality as defined in statistical note 7 to chapter 72, used for manufacturing MIG welding wire for mild steel applications. It meets the chemical composition and mechanical properties required for high-quality welds in structural fabrication. Classified under HTS 7227.90.60.20 due to its alloy steel composition and designation for welding electrode production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7228Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cold-rolled or further worked after hot-rolling

Cold-rolled or drawn bars/rods of alloy steel fall under heading 7228, not hot-rolled coiled products.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If not certified as welding quality per statistical note 7

Standard hot-rolled coiled rods of iron or non-alloy steel without special welding designation go to 7213.

7227.90.20Same rate: 35%

If of tool steel composition as defined in additional US note 5(e)

Tool steel variants shift to the specific tool steel subheading within other alloy steel rods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify certification that the wire rod conforms to statistical note 7 specifications for welding quality, including precise chemical analysis

Provide mill test certificates (MTC) documenting alloy composition and mechanical properties to avoid reclassification

Ensure proper coil packaging to prevent deformation, as damaged coils may complicate customs inspection

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