1.2mm Copper-Plated Silico-Manganese MIG Welding Wire from Japan
High-performance 1.2 mm diameter round copper-coated wire made from silico-manganese steel alloy (low carbon <0.20%, Mn >0.9%, Si >0.6%), optimized for MIG electric arc welding of structural steel. The copper plating enhances electrical conductivity and feedability in semi-automatic welding. Meets HTS 7229.20.0010 criteria for alloy specs, size, and coating.
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 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
• Include technical datasheets confirming suitability for electric arc welding and exact alloy percentages to prevent misclassification
• Ensure copper coating is declared as functional plating, not mere decoration, with adhesion test results if requested
• For spooled wire, declare net weight accurately; avoid mixing diameters in same entry to simplify customs review