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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of stainless silico-manganese steel
Stainless variants containing chromium >10.5% reclassified to stainless steel wire headings.
If drawn and suitable for springs, not welding
End-use determines classification; spring wire moves to Chapter 73 stranded wire/stranded products.
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
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