Low-Carbon Silico-Manganese MIG Welding Wire 1.2mm

1.2 mm diameter round wire of silico-manganese steel for GMAW (MIG) welding, with <0.20% C, >0.9% Mn, >0.6% Si. Designed for welding mild steel with superior arc stability and minimal spatter. Classified under 7229.20.0015 for its arc welding suitability and exact metallurgical specs.

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.

7229Same rate: 35%

If of stainless silico-manganese steel

Stainless variants containing chromium >10.5% reclassified to stainless steel wire headings.

7312.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If drawn and suitable for springs, not welding

End-use determines classification; spring wire moves to Chapter 73 stranded wire/stranded products.

7229.20.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically for submerged arc welding

Different arc welding process specification leads to separate statistical breakout.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain mill test reports showing compliance with low carbon and high Mn/Si thresholds

Avoid common pitfall of importing in bulk spools >1000kg without proper packaging declaration

Document round cross-section; non-round profiles classified differently under 7229